Question 1

Which researcher presented an anti-assimilationist model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Park
B)  Blauner
C)  Gordon
D)  Kallen B

Question 2

Which of the following could fully assimilate into Anglo conformist America,if they had the desire to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dutch
B)  Native Americans
C)  Mexican Americans
D)  African Americans A

Question 3

After secondary assimilation,identificational assimilation comes next.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Blauner argued that "the communities of color in America share essential conditions with Third World nations abroad." These include all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  high birth rates.
B)  economic underdevelopment.
C)  heritage of colonialism.
D)  lack of political autonomy.

Question 5

All of the following fit the early "American" assimilation patter,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  English cultured.
B)  Protestant.
C)  English languaged.
D)  non-White.

Question 6

For Gordon,the formation of secondary relationships was the key factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When prejudice disappears,then ________ assimilation has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior
B)  economic
C)  legal
D)  attitude

Question 8

An unfavorable action toward people because they belong to a certain group is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice.
B)  discrimination.
C)  violence.
D)  harassment.

Question 9

In the Anglo-conformity model,cultural assimilation occurs by:

Accepted Answer

A)  addition.
B)  substitution.
C)  subtraction.
D)  multiplication.

Question 10

Prejudices are rarely judgements of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The authors argued that according to the Anglo-conformity model,the very meaning of the word "American" had become:

Accepted Answer

A)  substituted.
B)  diversified.
C)  anglicized.
D)  Africanized.

Question 12

Which model do the authors use as their reference point for this book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anglo-conformity
B)  melting pot
C)  cultural pluralism
D)  secondary assimilation

Question 13

The Catholic belief system was at the core of Anglo-conformity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Pluralists believe that no one can become 100 percent American.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Assimilation theorists often come under attack by conflict theorists for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ignoring power differences.
B)  confusing assimilation as a matter of fact with a desirable condition.
C)  not applying to non-Whites.
D)  overemphasizing the struggles on non-Whites.

Question 16

Secondary assimilation does not always follow primary assimilation in the lists presented in
the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Almost all of the Dutch gave up their culture and their language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the Anglo-conformity model,which goals concerning assimilation have both groups agreeing that the other's group members will be accepted as close friends and members of their primary groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural
B)  secondary
C)  marital
D)  primary

Question 19

Assimilation theories are generally referred to as ________ or order theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict
B)  consensus
C)  immigrant
D)  emigrant

Question 20

Which perspective offers the broader range of possible models than the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anglo-conformity
B)  melting pot
C)  cultural pluralism
D)  secondary assimilation

Exam 2: Together or Apart Some Competing Views

Which researcher presented an anti-assimilationist model?

Which of the following could fully assimilate into Anglo conformist America,if they had the desire to do so?

After secondary assimilation,identificational assimilation comes next.

Blauner argued that "the communities of color in America share essential conditions with Third World nations abroad." These include all of the following,except:

All of the following fit the early "American" assimilation patter,except:

For Gordon,the formation of secondary relationships was the key factor.

When prejudice disappears,then ________ assimilation has occurred.

An unfavorable action toward people because they belong to a certain group is called:

In the Anglo-conformity model,cultural assimilation occurs by:

Prejudices are rarely judgements of others.

The authors argued that according to the Anglo-conformity model,the very meaning of the word "American" had become:

Which model do the authors use as their reference point for this book?

The Catholic belief system was at the core of Anglo-conformity.

Pluralists believe that no one can become 100 percent American.

Assimilation theorists often come under attack by conflict theorists for all of the following except:

Secondary assimilation does not always follow primary assimilation in the lists presented in the text.

Almost all of the Dutch gave up their culture and their language.

According to the Anglo-conformity model,which goals concerning assimilation have both groups agreeing that the other's group members will be accepted as close friends and members of their primary groups?

Assimilation theories are generally referred to as ________ or order theories.

Which perspective offers the broader range of possible models than the others?