Question 1

The nation that sent the most immigrants in 2012 was ______.

Accepted Answer

In 2012, Mexico was the nation that sent the most immigrants to the United States, continuing a trend from previous years where Mexican immigration numbers were significantly higher than those from other countries.

Question 2

Which of the following is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Haiti is considered the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere based on its GDP per capita, infrastructure, and development indicators.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Haitian immigrants is true?

Accepted Answer

Haitians are predominantly first-generation immigrants, meaning the majority of Haitian immigrants in places like the United States have directly migrated from Haiti, rather than being born to Haitian parents abroad.

Question 4

Which of the following groups has a higher percentage of college graduates, in comparison to non-Hispanic Whites?

Accepted Answer

Arab Americans have a higher percentage of college graduates compared to non-Hispanic Whites. This is attributed to the strong emphasis on education within many Arab American communities, as well as the high educational attainment of many Arab immigrants to the United States.

Question 5

Arab Americans make up 30% of the population of ______, the highest percentage of any city in the nation.

Accepted Answer

Dearborn, Michigan, is known for having the highest percentage of Arab Americans of any city in the nation, making up about 30% of its population.

Question 6

Recent data show that the largest groups of African immigrants came from ______.

Accepted Answer

Nigeria and Ethiopia are among the largest sources of African immigrants to other countries, reflecting significant migration flows due to various factors including economic opportunities, education, and political instability in their home countries.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about Nigerian immigrants is true?

Accepted Answer

Nigerian immigrants are often highly educated and skilled, contributing significantly to sectors like healthcare, tech, and academia in their host countries. This migration of skilled individuals can lead to a brain drain in Nigeria, where the country loses professionals and potential innovators to other nations. Contrary to the stereotypes or misconceptions that might exist about immigrants from African nations, Nigerian immigrants in places like the United States tend to have higher levels of education compared to the general population, and a significant number speak English fluently. They are also a part of recent waves of immigration, with many being first-generation immigrants, and not the majority being admitted as refugees.

Question 8

The U.S. government defined ______ as economic refugees ineligible for asylum.

Accepted Answer

Haitian immigrants were often defined by the U.S. government as economic refugees, making them ineligible for asylum, in contrast to how immigrants from some other countries were treated. This distinction was based on the perception that they were fleeing poverty rather than persecution.

Question 9

Contrary to popular opinion, undocumented immigrants ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contrary to popular opinion, undocumented immigrants ______.
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Question 10

Which of the following industries has the greatest demand for undocumented workers?

Accepted Answer

The fishing and forestry industries have a significant demand for undocumented workers due to the nature of the work, which often includes seasonal, physically demanding tasks that may not attract enough legal workers. These industries rely on the availability of undocumented workers to fill labor shortages and keep operations running.

Question 11

One of the best-known attempts to limit benefits to illegal immigrants occurred in 1994, when ______ voters passed Proposition 187.

Accepted Answer

California voters passed Proposition 187 in 1994, which was aimed at limiting public benefits to illegal immigrants.

Question 12

What do Jamaica and Nigeria have in common?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica and Nigeria were both former British colonies. Jamaica was a British colony from 1655 until it gained independence in 1962, and Nigeria was under British rule from the late 19th century until its independence in 1960.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about Arab Americans is true?

Accepted Answer

Arab Americans are a diverse group in terms of religion, including both Muslims and Christians. This diversity reflects the religious composition of the Arab world, where Christianity predates Islam in many areas.

Question 14

Efforts to decrease the flow of illegal immigration through denying access to services ______.

Accepted Answer

Efforts to decrease the flow of illegal immigration by denying access to services have faced legal challenges, and some measures have been declared unconstitutional by courts. This is because such efforts can infringe upon the rights and protections that are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, leading to legal scrutiny and rulings against them.

Question 15

Two recent studies provide support for Gordon's theory of assimilation by suggesting that most contemporary immigrant groups are acculturating and integrating at the "normal" ______-generation pace.

Accepted Answer

Gordon's theory of assimilation suggests that most contemporary immigrant groups acculturate and integrate within three generations, indicating a "normal" three-generation pace for assimilation processes.

Question 16

Which of the following groups is most likely to be trapped by very low levels of human capital?

Accepted Answer

Dominican immigrants, particularly those in the United States, often face challenges related to lower levels of education and skills, which can limit their economic opportunities and integration.

Question 17

Compared to Nigerian immigrants, immigrants from Ethiopia are more likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian immigrants are more likely to be refugees compared to Nigerian immigrants. This is largely due to the political and social unrest in Ethiopia, which has driven many to seek refuge in other countries.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about Arab Americans is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements about Arab...

Question 19

______ is the term for the loss of more-educated citizens to other nations.

Accepted Answer

Brain drain refers to the phenomenon where individuals with technical skills or knowledge leave their country of origin to reside in another country, often for better pay, working conditions, or quality of life, leading to a loss of skilled professionals in the origin country.

Question 20

According to the chapter text, Arab American women have the lowest employment rate of any immigrant group due to ______.

Accepted Answer

Traditional gender roles and family norms often influence the employment rates of Arab American women, leading to their lower participation in the workforce compared to other immigrant groups.

Quiz 9: New Americans, Assimilation, and Old Challenges

The nation that sent the most immigrants in 2012 was ______.

Which of the following is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere?

Which of the following statements about Haitian immigrants is true?

Which of the following groups has a higher percentage of college graduates, in comparison to non-Hispanic Whites?

Arab Americans make up 30% of the population of ______, the highest percentage of any city in the nation.

Recent data show that the largest groups of African immigrants came from ______.

Which of the following statements about Nigerian immigrants is true?

The U.S. government defined ______ as economic refugees ineligible for asylum.

Contrary to popular opinion, undocumented immigrants ______.

Which of the following industries has the greatest demand for undocumented workers?

One of the best-known attempts to limit benefits to illegal immigrants occurred in 1994, when ______ voters passed Proposition 187.

What do Jamaica and Nigeria have in common?

Which of the following statements about Arab Americans is true?

Efforts to decrease the flow of illegal immigration through denying access to services ______.

Two recent studies provide support for Gordon's theory of assimilation by suggesting that most contemporary immigrant groups are acculturating and integrating at the "normal" ______-generation pace.

Which of the following groups is most likely to be trapped by very low levels of human capital?

Compared to Nigerian immigrants, immigrants from Ethiopia are more likely to ______.

Which of the following statements about Arab Americans is true?

______ is the term for the loss of more-educated citizens to other nations.

According to the chapter text, Arab American women have the lowest employment rate of any immigrant group due to ______.