Question 1

Immigrants who sustain multiple social relationships that link their societies of origin and settlement are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transnationals 
B)  refugees 
C)  asylees 
D)  sinophobes 
A)  transnationals 
B)  refugees 
C)  asylees 
D)  sinophobes

Question 2

How did the Chinese Exclusion Act impact Chinese immigration?

Accepted Answer

In 1882, Congress enacted the Chinese Ex

Question 3

The majority of foreign-born people living in the United States today are from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  northern Europe 
B)  Africa 
C)  Latin America 
D)  Asia 
A)  northern Europe 
B)  Africa 
C)  Latin America 
D)  Asia

Question 4

Natasha and Dinesh are citizens of the country of Azuria and have settled in Lafarnia, an affluent country. They are happy in their new country, but they stay in touch with their families back home and visit them regularly. Therefore, Natasha and Dinesh are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transnationals 
B)  asylees 
C)  refugees 
D)  xenophobes 
A)  transnationals 
B)  asylees 
C)  refugees 
D)  xenophobes

Question 5

A conflict theorist analyzing the immigration policies followed by America is likely to believe that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  immigration restrictions were not applied evenly 
B)  immigrants from all countries were welcomed 
C)  labor market fear was the only factor that shaped immigration policies 
D)  naturalization rights were denied to immigrants from all countries 
A)  immigration restrictions were not applied evenly 
B)  immigrants from all countries were welcomed 
C)  labor market fear was the only factor that shaped immigration policies 
D)  naturalization rights were denied to immigrants from all countries

Question 6

Fearing the domination of the immigrant groups in the country, the government of Cambria introduces policies that favor local citizens over the immigrants. These policies are an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  racism 
B)  nativism 
C)  globalism 
D)  pluralism 
A)  racism 
B)  nativism 
C)  globalism 
D)  pluralism

Question 7

The objective of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 was to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  grant citizenship to all illegal immigrants living in the United States 
B)  make it illegal for employers to hire illegal immigrants 
C)  set nationality quotas for illegal immigrants 
D)  focus on regulating taxes paid by immigrants 
A)  grant citizenship to all illegal immigrants living in the United States 
B)  make it illegal for employers to hire illegal immigrants 
C)  set nationality quotas for illegal immigrants 
D)  focus on regulating taxes paid by immigrants

Question 8

________ is a push factor responsible for immigration.

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic progress 
B)  Xenophobia 
C)  Religious persecution 
D)  Political stability 
A)  Economic progress 
B)  Xenophobia 
C)  Religious persecution 
D)  Political stability

Question 9

Foreigners who have already entered the United States and now seek protection because of persecution in their home country are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  refugees 
B)  asylees 
C)  transnationals 
D)  political prisoners 
A)  refugees 
B)  asylees 
C)  transnationals 
D)  political prisoners

Question 10

Despite the poor working conditions often experienced by illegal immigrants in the United States, they continue to migrate. Which of the following is a reason for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The welfare benefits more than make up for the low wages. 
B)  They are unable to find wage labor in their home countries. 
C)  They are accorded a high social status in the United States. 
D)  The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship to these immigrants. 
A)  The welfare benefits more than make up for the low wages. 
B)  They are unable to find wage labor in their home countries. 
C)  They are accorded a high social status in the United States. 
D)  The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship to these immigrants.

Question 11

What are the conditions to be met by a person to become a naturalized citizen of the United States?

Accepted Answer

To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, a

Question 12

The majority of foreign students receiving their doctorates in the sciences and engineering in the United States ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choose to remain in the country four years later 
B)  return to their home country within four years 
C)  find higher education in the United States affordable 
D)  find it difficult to obtain successful employment 
A)  choose to remain in the country four years later 
B)  return to their home country within four years 
C)  find higher education in the United States affordable 
D)  find it difficult to obtain successful employment

Question 13

How did the national origin system propose to regulate immigration to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Beginning in 1921, a series of measures

Question 14

Present arguments to support bilingual education programs for children in school. Why is it difficult to determine the effectiveness of these programs?

Accepted Answer

A program of bilingual education may ins

Question 15

Ivan and his friend Edwin are discussing the status of immigrants in the American society. Ivan feels that immigrants do not effectively adapt themselves to American culture, while Edwin feels that most immigrants have adjusted very well. Which of the following accurate statements supports Edwin's argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Second generation immigrants have very low divorce rates. 
B)  Immigrant families receive several advantages through public assistance programs. 
C)  Second generation immigrants do well in educational attainment. 
D)  Immigrant children attend schools that are disproportionately attended by other school children. 
A)  Second generation immigrants have very low divorce rates. 
B)  Immigrant families receive several advantages through public assistance programs. 
C)  Second generation immigrants do well in educational attainment. 
D)  Immigrant children attend schools that are disproportionately attended by other school children.

Question 16

Sinophobes are people with a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tendency to stereotype ethnic minorities 
B)  fear of Black people 
C)  fear of anything associated with China 
D)  desire to Christianize slaves 
A)  tendency to stereotype ethnic minorities 
B)  fear of Black people 
C)  fear of anything associated with China 
D)  desire to Christianize slaves

Question 17

The United Nations treaty on refugees states that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  countries are obliged not to accept refugees who left their country for political reasons 
B)  countries are obliged not to forcibly return people to territories where their lives might be endangered 
C)  countries are not permitted to deport a person fleeing to escape poverty 
D)  countries are not permitted to arrest a refugee who holds a citizenship in another nation 
A)  countries are obliged not to accept refugees who left their country for political reasons 
B)  countries are obliged not to forcibly return people to territories where their lives might be endangered 
C)  countries are not permitted to deport a person fleeing to escape poverty 
D)  countries are not permitted to arrest a refugee who holds a citizenship in another nation

Question 18

In the context of illegal immigration in the United States, conflict theorists are likely to believe that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater surveillance at the borders is the best way to control illegal immigration 
B)  illegal immigrants are lodged at the bottom of the nation's social and economic hierarchies 
C)  employers hire these immigrants, pay low wages, and produce goods and services that are affordable to consumers 
D)  illegal or undocumented workers are often transient 
A)  greater surveillance at the borders is the best way to control illegal immigration 
B)  illegal immigrants are lodged at the bottom of the nation's social and economic hierarchies 
C)  employers hire these immigrants, pay low wages, and produce goods and services that are affordable to consumers 
D)  illegal or undocumented workers are often transient

Question 19

Explain the challenges faced by policymakers when making decisions on accepting refugees who enter the United States for varied reasons.

Accepted Answer

Despite periodic public opposition, the

Question 20

One general pattern of immigration to the United States over time is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of immigrants has remained steady over the years 
B)  the immigrants have spread themselves throughout the country 
C)  the policies of the United States have always encouraged immigration 
D)  the source countries of immigrants have changed 
A)  the number of immigrants has remained steady over the years 
B)  the immigrants have spread themselves throughout the country 
C)  the policies of the United States have always encouraged immigration 
D)  the source countries of immigrants have changed

Immigrants who sustain multiple social relationships that link their societies of origin and settlement are known as ________.

How did the Chinese Exclusion Act impact Chinese immigration?

The majority of foreign-born people living in the United States today are from ________.

Natasha and Dinesh are citizens of the country of Azuria and have settled in Lafarnia, an affluent country. They are happy in their new country, but they stay in touch with their families back home and visit them regularly. Therefore, Natasha and Dinesh are ________.

A conflict theorist analyzing the immigration policies followed by America is likely to believe that ________.

Fearing the domination of the immigrant groups in the country, the government of Cambria introduces policies that favor local citizens over the immigrants. These policies are an example of ________.

The objective of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 was to ________.

________ is a push factor responsible for immigration.

Foreigners who have already entered the United States and now seek protection because of persecution in their home country are called ________.

Despite the poor working conditions often experienced by illegal immigrants in the United States, they continue to migrate. Which of the following is a reason for this?

What are the conditions to be met by a person to become a naturalized citizen of the United States?

The majority of foreign students receiving their doctorates in the sciences and engineering in the United States ________.

How did the national origin system propose to regulate immigration to the United States?

Present arguments to support bilingual education programs for children in school. Why is it difficult to determine the effectiveness of these programs?

Sinophobes are people with a ________.

The United Nations treaty on refugees states that ________.

In the context of illegal immigration in the United States, conflict theorists are likely to believe that ________.

Explain the challenges faced by policymakers when making decisions on accepting refugees who enter the United States for varied reasons.

One general pattern of immigration to the United States over time is that ________.

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Exam 4: Immigration

Immigrants who sustain multiple social relationships that link their societies of origin and settlement are known as ________.

How did the Chinese Exclusion Act impact Chinese immigration?

The majority of foreign-born people living in the United States today are from ________.

Natasha and Dinesh are citizens of the country of Azuria and have settled in Lafarnia, an affluent country. They are happy in their new country, but they stay in touch with their families back home and visit them regularly. Therefore, Natasha and Dinesh are ________.

A conflict theorist analyzing the immigration policies followed by America is likely to believe that ________.

Fearing the domination of the immigrant groups in the country, the government of Cambria introduces policies that favor local citizens over the immigrants. These policies are an example of ________.

The objective of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 was to ________.

________ is a push factor responsible for immigration.

Foreigners who have already entered the United States and now seek protection because of persecution in their home country are called ________.

Despite the poor working conditions often experienced by illegal immigrants in the United States, they continue to migrate. Which of the following is a reason for this?

What are the conditions to be met by a person to become a naturalized citizen of the United States?

The majority of foreign students receiving their doctorates in the sciences and engineering in the United States ________.

How did the national origin system propose to regulate immigration to the United States?

Present arguments to support bilingual education programs for children in school. Why is it difficult to determine the effectiveness of these programs?

Sinophobes are people with a ________.

The United Nations treaty on refugees states that ________.

In the context of illegal immigration in the United States, conflict theorists are likely to believe that ________.

Explain the challenges faced by policymakers when making decisions on accepting refugees who enter the United States for varied reasons.

One general pattern of immigration to the United States over time is that ________.

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Prejudice

Discrimination

Ethnicity and Religion

The Nation As a Kaleidoscope

Filters