Question 1

Which historical government policy was designed to protect the racial purity of American society by banning Chinese immigrants from entry:

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was a historical government policy that banned Chinese immigrants from entering the United States for 10 years, and later the ban was extended indefinitely. The policy was enacted to "protect" the racial purity of American society and limit competition for jobs, particularly on the West Coast. It was not until the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 that restrictions on Chinese immigration were lifted. The other options listed do not pertain to the banning of Chinese immigrants.

Question 2

According to Howard Ehrlich, this term refers to acts motivated by group prejudice with the intent to cause physical or psychological injury and include intimidation, harassment, property destruction, and physical attacks.

Accepted Answer

Howard Ehrlich uses the term "ethnoviolence" to refer to acts motivated by group prejudice that aim to cause physical or psychological harm, including intimidation, harassment, property destruction, and physical attacks. This term encompasses a broader range of behaviors than what is typically classified under hate crimes, focusing on the intent and effects of prejudice-based violence.

Question 3

This term specifically refers to legal statutes delineating serious crimes motivated by prejudice against ethnicity, race, skin color, national origin, etc.

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The term specifically referring to legal statutes delineating serious crimes motivated by prejudice against ethnicity, race, skin color, national origin, etc. is "hate crimes". Terrorism, ethnoviolence, and fundamentalist violence are broader terms that may not necessarily be motivated by prejudice.

Question 4

An example of a group that is currently being racialized in American society is:

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Arab Americans have been increasingly racialized and stereotyped as potential terrorists in American society since the 9/11 attacks. They face discrimination, hate crimes, and prejudice based on their perceived race, ethnicity, and religion. This has been reinforced by media portrayals, government policies, and cultural biases, highlighting the need for greater awareness, understanding, and inclusion of Arab Americans in our society.

Question 5

This movement is the push to right the historical wrong of slavery and to offer recompense for descendants of slaves.

Accepted Answer

The reparations movement aims to provide compensation to the descendants of slaves for the historical wrongs of slavery. The amends movement is vague and could refer to any number of movements seeking to right wrongs or make reparations. The abolitionist movement was focused on ending slavery altogether, while the Campaign for Redress specifically refers to a movement seeking redress for victims of Japanese internment during World War II.

Question 6

A national movement to remember the Japanese internment camps and call for an official apology and reparations from the U.S. government was called:

Accepted Answer

The Campaign for Redress was a national movement in the 1980s led by Japanese Americans who sought an official apology and reparations from the U.S. government for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. The movement was successful in achieving both an apology and reparations for survivors of the internment camps.

Question 7

When electing a minority to political office, minority constituents hope for _________, which refers to politicians that work to make the needs of their non-white constituents a priority.

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Minority constituents hope for substantive representation, which refers to politicians that work to make the needs of their non-white constituents a priority by pushing for policies and legislation that address their concerns and improve their lives. Superficial representation refers to symbolic gestures and tokenism without any real effort to address systemic issues, and minority representation is not a commonly used term in political science.

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of anti-immigrant rhetoric used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during his campaign?

Accepted Answer

All three options A, B and C are examples of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric. Referring to Mexicans as rapists promotes negative stereotypes about Mexican immigrants. Threatening to deport undocumented migrants suggests that all undocumented migrants should be viewed as criminals. And promises to build a wall along the Mexican-American border sends a message that Mexicans are unwanted and reinforces anti-immigrant sentiment.

Question 9

Which of the following racial/ethnic minority groups has shifted from a solid Republican voting bloc to a strong democratic one over the last twenty years?

Accepted Answer

Asian Americans have shifted from being a solid Republican voting bloc to a strong Democratic one over the last twenty years, influenced by factors such as immigration policies and social issues.

Question 10

The Millenial Generation, those individuals born after 1980, are the most racially/ethnically diverse generation our country has ever known.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Pew Research Center, the Millennial generation is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in American history.

Question 11

Despite their demographic appeal, less than one-quarter of Latinos are registered voters in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, only 23.7% of Latino adults are registered to vote in the U.S. as of 2020.

Question 12

Someone in Brazil that is fair-skinned and has European features generally does not benefit from white privilege.

Accepted Answer

White privilege is a systemic advantage that benefits people who are seen as white in society, regardless of their individual features. In Brazil, fair-skinned individuals with European features are often seen as "white" and therefore have access to certain privileges and advantages in society. However, it is important to acknowledge that the experience of white privilege may vary depending on factors such as socioeconomic status and other intersectional identities.

Question 13

Native Americans were not granted U.S. citizenship until 1924, even though they were required to meet an obligation of citizenship prior to that when they were drafted in WWI.

Accepted Answer

Native Americans were not granted U.S. citizenship until the Indian Citizenship Act was passed in 1924. However, they were still required to register for the draft and serve in the military during WWI, despite not having citizenship rights.

Question 14

The U.S. is not facing dramatically higher immigration rates than we have in the past, but immigration is perceived as increasing.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the Migration Policy Institute, the percentage of foreign-born residents in the U.S. has remained relatively stable since the 1980s at around 13 to 14%. However, due to political and media discourse, there may be a perception that immigration rates have increased significantly.

Question 15

While the U.S. government has mostly avoided addressing the wrongs toward Japanese Americans for their internment during WWII, it has addressed the wrongs of slavery and near genocide of Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government has formally apologized and provided reparations for the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII through the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, but has not fully addressed the wrongs of slavery and the near genocide of Native Americans in a similar comprehensive manner.

Question 16

Various voter suppression techniques have been implemented in various states as a way to create barriers to voting among poor people, who are disproportionately racial/ethnic minorities, and college students.

Accepted Answer

Voter suppression techniques such as voter ID laws, purging of voter rolls, and reducing early voting hours have been shown to disproportionately affect low-income individuals and people of color, as well as college students. These tactics can create barriers to voting and effectively suppress the vote.

Question 17

As the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the country and with their high voting rates, Latinos are a sought after voting bloc.

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Question 18

There was a decrease in hate crimes and hate group activity between 2011 and 2014, only to have them dramatically increase since 2015.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the FBI and various civil rights groups, there was a decrease in hate crimes and hate group activity between 2011 and 2014. However, there has been a significant increase in hate crimes and hate group activity since 2015.

Question 19

White nationalist and nativist sentiments are not just found in American culture; instead, these ideologies re global.

Accepted Answer

White nationalist and nativist sentiments can be found in various countries around the world, not just in the United States. The rise of far-right and populist movements in Europe, for example, has brought these ideologies to the forefront of political discourse.

Question 20

Explain the argument that race is a social construction. Describe the two sociological predictions on the future of race: becoming white in the twenty-first century and the triracial stratification system.

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Quiz 13: The Future of Race Glossary References Index