Question 1

The median household income of Blacks today is still only ________ percent that of Whites.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Jim Crow laws were passed in the Southern states in order to

Accepted Answer

Jim Crow laws were passed in the Southern states to enforce official segregation, including separating schools, neighborhoods, transportation, and public spaces between whites and blacks. It did not force legal integration or allow enslavement of Blacks.

Question 3

Which of the following group makes up the largest percentage of Asian Americans?

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chinese Americans make up the largest percentage of Asian Americans at 24.5%, followed by Filipino Americans at 20.5%, and then Asian Indians at 18.4%. Japanese Americans make up 6.3% and Korean Americans make up 9.8%.

Question 4

Relative to other Latin American immigrants,Cuban immigrants during the Castro regime

Accepted Answer

Cuban immigrants during the Castro regime had higher rates of education compared to other Latin American immigrants. This is because Cuba had a strong focus on education, with an almost universal literacy rate, and many Cuban immigrants were well-educated professionals who fled the country due to political persecution.

Question 5

Asian Americans represent the largest minority in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Hispanic or Latino Americans represent the largest minority group in the United States, not Asian Americans.

Question 6

Since the change in U.S.immigration policy during the 1960s to encourage immigration of relatives of U.S.residents and people with desirable skills,where have a majority of immigrants originated from?

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Since the change in immigration policy in the 1960s, a majority of immigrants to the US have originated from both Asia and Latin America. This includes countries such as China, India, Mexico, and Cuba among others. While Europeans still make up a portion of legal immigration, they no longer make up the majority.

Question 7

The largest influx of Vietnamese immigration occurred

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The largest influx of Vietnamese immigration occurred during and after the Vietnam War. This was due to the political turmoil and instability in Vietnam, leading many to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries. The United States, in particular, saw a significant rise in Vietnamese refugees starting in the mid-1970s.

Question 8

Which of the following terms refers to a political philosophy,promoted by many younger Blacks in the 1960s,that supported the creation of Black-controlled political and economic institutions?

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Black power referred to a political philosophy that emerged in the 1960s among younger Black activists, which called for the creation of Black-controlled political and economic institutions. It emphasized self-determination, self-defense, and cultural pride as important components of the struggle for racial equality.

Question 9

Which Black author wrote the following? "I am a man of substance,of flesh and bone,fiber and liquids-and I might even be said to possess a mind.I am invisible,understand,simply because people refuse to see me."

Accepted Answer

The quote is from Ralph Ellison's novel "Invisible Man."

Question 10

The majority of Arabs are Muslim.

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Question 11

How many of the recognized Indian tribes are involved in gambling ventures since Congress passed the Indian Gambling Regulatory Act in 1988?

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Question 12

Arab Americans are descendents of people from the ________ nations of the Arab world.

Accepted Answer

There are 22 nations in the Arab world, and Arab Americans are descendents of people from these nations.

Question 13

Suicide rates for Native American teenagers is four times higher than the rate for other teenagers;one in ________ Native American teenagers has attempted suicide.

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Question 14

Which racial or ethnic group has the highest rate of welfare dependency in the United States?

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Question 15

The majority of Native American tribes benefit financially from casinos.

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Question 16

In resisting segregation,the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,founded by Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. ,is well known for its

Accepted Answer

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was known for its commitment to nonviolent civil disobedience as a means of resisting segregation and promoting civil rights for African Americans. They organized many peaceful protests and demonstrations, including the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott, and their methods were influential in bringing about significant changes in civil rights legislation.

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to first-generation Japanese immigrants?

Accepted Answer

Issei refers to first-generation Japanese immigrants.

Question 18

In 1988,President Ronald Reagan signed unprecedented legislation called the Civil Liberties Act,requiring the federal government to apologize for the forced relocation of ________ to "evacuation camps" during World War II.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 required the federal government to apologize for the forced relocation of Japanese Americans to "evacuation camps" during World War II. This was a result of the government's fear that Japanese Americans might act as spies or saboteurs for Japan. Over 120,000 Japanese Americans were relocated, many of whom were American citizens. The apology was an important recognition of the injustice that was done to Japanese Americans during this time.

Question 19

Which population group represents the largest minority in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Latinos represent the largest minority in the U.S. with a population of approximately 60 million, which is about 18% of the total population as per the U.S. Census Bureau data of 2021. African Americans have a population of approximately 41 million, which is about 12% of the total population. Asian Americans have a population of approximately 22 million, which is about 7% of the total population. Jews are not classified as a minority group as they are a religious group and not a racial or ethnic group.

Question 20

The single most unifying force among Arabs is

Accepted Answer

While there are many cultural and religious differences among Arabs, the Arabic language is the most unifying force as it is the common language spoken by Arabs across different countries and regions. It is often used for media, literature, and communication among Arabs, regardless of their religion or ethnicity.

Quiz 33: Race and Ethnicity in the United States