Question 1

Most Africans who arrived in America from 1619 until 1808 immigrated unwillingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

While Aaron does not condone slavery, as a(n) __________ theorist, he understands that it served a purpose by allowing the Southern states to develop an agricultural based economy.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  interactionist 
D)  critical race 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  interactionist 
D)  critical race

Question 3

Rosa Parks' refusal to sit at the back of the bus eventually led a federal district court to rule against segregated seating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The __________ had implications far beyond slavery as it produced a system which replicated social inferiority throughout generations.

Accepted Answer

A)  master-slave social system 
B)  racial reparations 
C)  creation of African American ethnic enclaves 
D)  Jim Crow laws 
A)  master-slave social system 
B)  racial reparations 
C)  creation of African American ethnic enclaves 
D)  Jim Crow laws

Question 5

The major criticism against using intelligence testing to compare the capabilities of races is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the presumption that genetic factors explain differences in scores 
B)  the presumption that cultural factors explain differences in scores 
C)  no significant or consistent differences in scores occur 
D)  whites outnumber blacks, giving them an unfair advantage 
A)  the presumption that genetic factors explain differences in scores 
B)  the presumption that cultural factors explain differences in scores 
C)  no significant or consistent differences in scores occur 
D)  whites outnumber blacks, giving them an unfair advantage

Question 6

The 16th and 17th centuries were the period of European exploration and __________, during which Europeans came into contact with many physically different, less technologically advanced peoples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 16th and 17th centuries were the...

Question 7

Karl believes that racism is so interwoven into the fabric of U.S. society that our culture literally is sustained by a system of racism. Karl is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict theorist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  critical race theorist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict theorist 
C)  interactionist 
D)  critical race theorist

Question 8

The conflict view on the experiences of African Americans stresses that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compared to the era of slavery, more recent economic exploitation of blacks may be even more obvious 
B)  confining blacks to marginal positions preserved better-paying job opportunities for Hispanics 
C)  Blauner's internal-colonialism theory is appropriate for understanding the racial oppression of blacks 
D)  slavery creates a meaning system that develops among slaves to communicate with one another in the presence of the dominant group 
A)  compared to the era of slavery, more recent economic exploitation of blacks may be even more obvious 
B)  confining blacks to marginal positions preserved better-paying job opportunities for Hispanics 
C)  Blauner's internal-colonialism theory is appropriate for understanding the racial oppression of blacks 
D)  slavery creates a meaning system that develops among slaves to communicate with one another in the presence of the dominant group

Question 9

To ease their transition to a new land, other ethnic groups re-created in miniature the society they left behind; but the Africans who came to the Unites States were not allowed to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the main argument of the Bell Curve? Is it a valid argument and study? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The main argument of "The Bell Curve" is

Question 11

Immigration from Haiti will likely __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continue for a long time 
B)  be limited in number and duration 
C)  surpass that from Mexico 
D)  eliminate all problems related to poverty 
A)  continue for a long time 
B)  be limited in number and duration 
C)  surpass that from Mexico 
D)  eliminate all problems related to poverty

Question 12

The 1980s Miami riot __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  was black versus Asian 
B)  was caused by black resentment against the Cuban community 
C)  was about protesting the war in Vietnam 
D)  lasted for 13 years 
A)  was black versus Asian 
B)  was caused by black resentment against the Cuban community 
C)  was about protesting the war in Vietnam 
D)  lasted for 13 years

Question 13

Opponents of slavery reparations argued that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unlike other reparation payments, no victims are alive today 
B)  the statute of limitations has not expired 
C)  identifying descendants of slaves is meaningless even with racial self-identification 
D)  no real harm was done to the African slaves in the long run 
A)  unlike other reparation payments, no victims are alive today 
B)  the statute of limitations has not expired 
C)  identifying descendants of slaves is meaningless even with racial self-identification 
D)  no real harm was done to the African slaves in the long run

Question 14

Blauner's __________ certainly applies to the segment of the black population that is trapped in a culture of poverty.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What are the general public's opinions with regard to race relations in our country? How have these opinions changed over time? What forces give shape to these opinions now?

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Note

Question 16

Some black leaders have lobbied for slavery reparations, arguing that if President __________ had not stripped the freed slaves of the land given them by General William Tecumseh Sherman under Special Field Orders No. 15, their descendants might now control a much larger share of U.S. wealth. Proponents seek cash payments now to right an old wrong.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some black leaders have lobbied for slavery...

Question 17

Barack Obama's victory has lessened the scope of the race problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain Gunnar Myrdal's conclusion that "discrimination breeds discrimination" using examples.

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Brie

Question 19

__________ of 1964 was the most far-reaching legislation against racial discrimination ever passed.

Accepted Answer

The Civil

Question 20

Critics attack the Bell Curve for its __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective use of data 
B)  poorly trained scientists 
C)  use of graduate students as analysts 
D)  conflict of interest with regard to funding 
A)  selective use of data 
B)  poorly trained scientists 
C)  use of graduate students as analysts 
D)  conflict of interest with regard to funding

Most Africans who arrived in America from 1619 until 1808 immigrated unwillingly.

While Aaron does not condone slavery, as a(n) __________ theorist, he understands that it served a purpose by allowing the Southern states to develop an agricultural based economy.

Rosa Parks' refusal to sit at the back of the bus eventually led a federal district court to rule against segregated seating.

The __________ had implications far beyond slavery as it produced a system which replicated social inferiority throughout generations.

The major criticism against using intelligence testing to compare the capabilities of races is __________.

The 16th and 17th centuries were the period of European exploration and __________, during which Europeans came into contact with many physically different, less technologically advanced peoples.

Karl believes that racism is so interwoven into the fabric of U.S. society that our culture literally is sustained by a system of racism. Karl is a(n) __________.

The conflict view on the experiences of African Americans stresses that __________.

To ease their transition to a new land, other ethnic groups re-created in miniature the society they left behind; but the Africans who came to the Unites States were not allowed to do so.

What is the main argument of the Bell Curve? Is it a valid argument and study? Why or why not?

Immigration from Haiti will likely __________.

The 1980s Miami riot __________.

Opponents of slavery reparations argued that __________.

Blauner's __________ certainly applies to the segment of the black population that is trapped in a culture of poverty.

What are the general public's opinions with regard to race relations in our country? How have these opinions changed over time? What forces give shape to these opinions now?

Barack Obama's victory has lessened the scope of the race problem.

Explain Gunnar Myrdal's conclusion that "discrimination breeds discrimination" using examples.

__________ of 1964 was the most far-reaching legislation against racial discrimination ever passed.

Critics attack the Bell Curve for its __________.

The Study of Minorities

Culture and Social Structure

Prejudice and Discrimination

Intergroup Relations

North and West European Americans

South, Central, and East European Americans

American Indians

Asian Americans

Middle Eastern and North African Americans

Hispanic Americans

Religious Minorities

Women As a Minority Group

Gays, People With Disabilities, and the Elderly

The Ever-Changing Us Mosaic

Filters

Exam 10: Black Americans

Most Africans who arrived in America from 1619 until 1808 immigrated unwillingly.

While Aaron does not condone slavery, as a(n) __________ theorist, he understands that it served a purpose by allowing the Southern states to develop an agricultural based economy.

Rosa Parks' refusal to sit at the back of the bus eventually led a federal district court to rule against segregated seating.

The __________ had implications far beyond slavery as it produced a system which replicated social inferiority throughout generations.

The major criticism against using intelligence testing to compare the capabilities of races is __________.

The 16th and 17th centuries were the period of European exploration and __________, during which Europeans came into contact with many physically different, less technologically advanced peoples.

Karl believes that racism is so interwoven into the fabric of U.S. society that our culture literally is sustained by a system of racism. Karl is a(n) __________.

The conflict view on the experiences of African Americans stresses that __________.

To ease their transition to a new land, other ethnic groups re-created in miniature the society they left behind; but the Africans who came to the Unites States were not allowed to do so.

What is the main argument of the Bell Curve? Is it a valid argument and study? Why or why not?

Immigration from Haiti will likely __________.

The 1980s Miami riot __________.

Opponents of slavery reparations argued that __________.

Blauner's __________ certainly applies to the segment of the black population that is trapped in a culture of poverty.

What are the general public's opinions with regard to race relations in our country? How have these opinions changed over time? What forces give shape to these opinions now?

Barack Obama's victory has lessened the scope of the race problem.

Explain Gunnar Myrdal's conclusion that "discrimination breeds discrimination" using examples.

__________ of 1964 was the most far-reaching legislation against racial discrimination ever passed.

Critics attack the Bell Curve for its __________.

The Study of Minorities

Culture and Social Structure

Prejudice and Discrimination

Intergroup Relations

North and West European Americans

South, Central, and East European Americans

American Indians

Asian Americans

Middle Eastern and North African Americans

Hispanic Americans

Religious Minorities

Women As a Minority Group

Gays, People With Disabilities, and the Elderly

The Ever-Changing Us Mosaic

Filters