Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?
A) Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S.
B) The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier.
C) White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S.
D) No White Americans have ever experienced discrimination and thus none are able to understand or help those who have been oppressed.

Question

Which of the following is accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S.?
A) Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the U.S.
B) The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who arrived earlier.
C) White Americans have been underrepresented in books, films, and other depictions of U.S. history, relative to American Indians, Blacks, Latinos, and Asians in the U.S.
D) No White Americans have ever experienced discrimination and thus none are able to understand or help those who have been oppressed.
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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Some White ethnic groups, such as the Irish, Italians, and Jews, faced significant discrimination upon their arrival in the U.S. and even in later years. However, it is important to acknowledge that this discrimination is different from and not comparable to the systemic oppression faced by non-White groups.

Answer: C
 While Whites/European Americans have dominated traditionally taught history, other racial and ethnic groups have been underrepresented in books, films, and other forms of media. However, this does not equate to systemic oppression or structural racism faced by non-White groups.

Answer: None of the above
 Option D is incorrect, as it is untrue that White Americans have never experienced discrimination. However, Option B is also incorrect as there is no evidence that the English were viewed negatively by other White immigrants who arrived earlier.

Which of the Following Is Accurate of Whites/European Americans in the U.S