Deck 2: The Californians: Land, People, and Political Culture

Question 1

Discuss the importance of California's location and geography in the state's history and development.

Answer 1

No answer

Question 2

Give an overview of ethnic diversity in California and explain the social, economic, and political impacts diversity has on California.

Answer 2

No answer

Question 3

Discuss the cultural and political attitudes in California and share your views on the issues of today. Discuss the impact of the recent economic challenges California faces.

Answer 3

No answer

Question 4

Debate the issue of assimilation versus diversity, using the box on page 13 as a reference. Based on your understanding of the entire chapter, what are the advantages and disadvantages of assimilation and diversity?

Question 5

Compare the themes of conservatism and liberalism as they play out in California politics.

Question 6

The geographic area of California is 156,000 square miles and is larger than some whole countries. It is the largest state in the United States.

A) first
B) fifth
C) second
D) third

Question 7

The largest ethnic group in California includes first-generation immigrants and a population whose ancestors came from what country?

A) Spain
B) Russia
C) Mexico
D) Italy

Question 8

What is a natural resource in California that has become the subject of continual political debate over its use?

A) California's agriculture
B) California's timber
C) California's water
D) California's landscape

Question 9

California is the most populous state with what percentage of the nation's people?

A) 20 percent
B) 12 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 19 percent

Question 10

California is more of a two-tier state than some other states. What does the author mean by this?

A) That California should be divided into two states: northern California and southern California
B) That there are too many people in California, and it should become its own country
C) That there are large gaps between those who are rich and those who are poor
D) That there are too many two-story houses

Question 11

California is the leading state on the Pacific Rim and is the nation's number-one exporter.

Question 12

California has more people who identify as multiracial than any other state.

Question 13

Assimilation takes place in varying degrees of education, language, and customs.

Question 14

One of the biggest challenges in California for middle- to low-income residents is the high cost of housing.

Question 15

Most people think of California as being a very conservative state.