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1. Between 1900 and 1910, 80% of all immigrants to the U.S. were from southern and eastern Europe,
2. which increased nativist fears that Protestants would soon outnumber Catholics.
3. which increased nativist fears that disease prevalent in eastern Europe at the time would be brought to America
4. which increased nativist fears that Anglo Saxon race was doomed to disappear in America
5. which increased nativist fears that the labor unions would be weakened.

2 points

Question 2

1. Supplemental Security Income for persons with disabilities provides
2. supplemental financial support in times of crisis.
3. monthly financial support up to one half a person’s monthly salary.
4. supplemental financial support in times of transition.
5. financial support to persons with disabilities as long as they remain without other means of financial support.

2 points

Question 3

1. In 1790, Congress passed a law that said the only people who could become U.S. citizens had to be
2. native born.
3. white.
4. residents for 21 years.
5. All of the above

2 points

Question 4

1. The economic effect of Mexican-American and Latino consumers on the U.S. economy
2. is insignificant due to the vast sums of money sent home by these consumers.
3. is shrinking as a result of anti-immigration legislation.
4. is growing as a direct result of the disposable income growth experienced by these consumers.
5. is growing, given increasing numbers of undocumented worke

2 points

Question 5

1. Which denominational group literally left the United States because of religious persecution?
2. Church of England
3. Latter Day Saints (Mormons)
4. Calvinist
5. Unitari

2 points

Question 6

1. This refuted the idea that homosexuality was related to mental illness.
2. The Warren Commission
3. Evelyn Hooker Studies
4. Fourteen Points
5. Executive Order 9066

2 points

Question 7

1. Both the American Medical Association (A.M.A.) and the American Psychiatric Association (A.P.A.) have concluded that homosexuality is
2. a mental disease.
3. the consequence of a genetic sexual predisposition.
4. one of many varieties of sexual expression/experience.
5. an unnatural sexual feeling/behavior.

2 points

Question 8

1. Identify management practices to maximize the abilities of all employees from subordinate and dominant groups to meet organizational goals.

Select all that apply:

1. attend key joint committee meetings and provide feedback, direction and support
2. supply minutes or follow-up notes after all meetings
3. allocate sufficient resources to ensure the success of the policy
4. attend racial discrimination or ethnic diversity course with workers
5. speak about racial discrimination and ethnic diversity at key workplace meetings
6. provide time and support to staff to attend training courses on ethnic diversity
7. develop diversity plan
8. allow managers/colleagues to express their concerns and reservations about the ethnic diversity policy to their own direct reports
9. provide agendas prior to all meetings

6 points

Question 9

1. The 1948 Kinsey Report publicized the concept of “sexual orientation” as
2. a dynamic sexual attraction that varied along a continuum depending on life stages.
3. a flexible sexual attraction based primarily on characteristics of sexual experiences.
4. a fixed sexual attraction towards either members of the same-sex or members of the opposite sex.
5. a continuum of sexual possibilities ranging from exclusively homosexual to exclusively heterosexual with a variety of bisexual orientations in-between.

2 points

Question 10

1. Religious expressions such as prayer, by students in public schools
2. are acceptable in public schools when state constitutions are in place to ratify the U.S. constitution.
3. are not intended to be prevented, as long as the expression is not a disruption.
4. are strictly forbidden as a result of laws requiring separation of church and state.
5. often lead to disruptions between believers and secularists.

2 points

Question 11

1. Traditional education and multicultural education
2. are based on the following four essential disciplines: social studies, science, math, and English.
3. both seek to transmit significant knowledge from past to future generations.
4. challenge students to adjust assumptions about curriculum, content, learning, teaching, and the purpose of schools.
5. are philosophically and critically differenent

2 points

Question 12

1. Anti-Catholic prejudice and fears, although rampant in the 1800s, lessened as a result of
2. the continued influx of Catholic immigrants.
3. an increase in inter-faith marriages between Catholics and Protestants.
4. the issue of slavery began to take precedence over anti-Catholicism.
5. assimilation by Catholics into colonial and therefore Protestant culture and customs.

2 points

Question 13

1. Executive Order 9066 would be most closely associated with
2. Chinese immigration to the United States
3. Japanese-American internment during World War II
4. A treaty signed with Mexico
5. Puerto Rican independenc

2 points

Question 14

1. The Chinese Exclusion Act
2. excluded Chinese immigrants from participation in governance.
3. prohibited Chinese immigration for ten years.
4. was passed at a time when Chinese immigrants accounted for less than 1% of the U.S. population.
5. Both B and C

2 points

Question 15

1. Among the following historic and contemporary perspectives towards ethnic diversity, which remains the dominant perspective of most Americans?
2. Anglo conformity
3. Pluralism
4. Separatism
5. Melting pott

2 points

Question 16

1. The passage of what act, signed into law by President George H. W. Bush in 1990, was considered as a public acknowledgment that people with disabilities could be considered a minority group in need of civil rights protections?
2. Disability Act
3. Rehabilitation Act
4. Cultural Ableism Act
5. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

2 points

Question 17

1. A massive immigration of blacks from south to north occurred, in part, as a result of
2. better schooling for blacks in northern cities.
3. the open communities being created as a result of the Harlem Renaissance.
4. continued violenceand oppression by southern whites.
5. None of these.

2 points

Question 18

1. As a result of the New Deal, the Economic Security Act of 1935 created all of the following to provide basic protection and support for those in need EXCEPT for
2. college loan forgiveness.
3. social security.
4. welfare assistance.
5. unemployment insurance.

2 points

Question 19

1. Leadership insights or behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion. Check all that apply:
2. showing others the benefits of making the desired changes a reality
3. explaining to others where they have misunderstood a colleague
4. helping others succeed
6. asking individuals from different cultures to explain their customs to the group
7. the ability to listen for understanding plus persuading others to see broader points of view
8. demanding, measuring, and rewarding accountability
9. knowing the religions of various direct reports for scheduling around holidays
11. negotiating win-win outcomes for the organization and its people

6 points

Question 20

1. While Muslim Americans constitute the second largest religion in the U.S.,
2. ¾ of this population reports experiencing or knows someone who has experienced anti-Muslim behavior.
3. the majority of this population is foreign born.
4. there are numerous fractions to the Islamic faith therefore decreasing the over-all visibility of the religion.
5. the population is rapidly shrinking due to negative media portrayals.

2 points

Question 21

1. The Alien Land Law prohibiting non-U.S. citizens from owning or leasing land
2. preceded a new Alien Land Law prohibiting the use of children’s names to buy or lease land.
3. further isolated and alienated Japanese immigrant from participating in the U.S.
4. prompted Japanese immigrants to lease land through the Nisei, their American-born children.
5. All of the above

2 points

Question 22

1. The primary difference between being a refugee and an immigrant is that refugees are defined as immigrants who are
2. have no means of support, therefore homeless and penniless.
3. escaping from persecution in their homeland.
4. temporary visitors who plan to return to their homeland.
5. sponsored and supported by churches.

2 points

Question 23

1. How did research adversely affect women’s rights?
2. Research reported that women were too emotional to perform many work related duties
3. Research reported that women were less physically capable than men at many work related duties
4. Research reported that women were less cognitively capable than men at many work related duties
5. Research reported that women who attended college and entered the workforce were less likely to get married

2 points

Question 24

1. In the early 1900s, Yellow Peril was reported by California newspapers as
2. a reference to the disproportionate number of Asian immigrants who were male to those who were female.
3. a reference to the numbers of Asian immigrants who were engaging in collective
4. entrepreneurship.
5. a belief that Japanese immigrants would not Americanize.
6. challenges faced by Asian immigrants as a result of crossing the Pacific.

2 points

Question 25

1. Which of the following are ways in which curriculum can be reshaped to be more culturally responsive?
2. Have students relate aspects of their communities to classroom content.
3. Allow students to set project goals and timelines.
4. Use resources other than text books
5. All of the above

2 points

Question 26

1. Use of Native American depictions or references as school mascots
2. is appropriate when proper Indian delegates have seen and agree with the depiction or reference.
3. can be construed as racist and offensive and therefore should be judged carefully when considering its place as representing honor and respect.
4. is objectionable to most sports fans .
5. is reasonable when used to “honor” and show respect for Native American Culture.

2 points

Question 27

1. An aspect of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools was to move Indian Children away from their homes to provide
2. the best instruction available, given that most teachers weren’t able to work on tribal lands.
3. a broad learning environment suitable for many ages and representing multiple tribal groups.
4. a learning environment that was far removed from Indian values and traditions.
5. a learning environment free from family obligations.
6. has been shown to benefit learners of all tracks.

2 points

Question 28

1. Two of the most common complaints at work concerning sexual harassment are
2. leering glances and inappropriate touching.
3. aggressive recruitment of females for open positions and the demotion of males from leadership roles.
4. sexually suggestive remarks and persistent requests for a date.
5. not being promoted or being fired.

2 points

Question 29

1. A feminist is
2. a man who displays effeminate behavior.
3. a person who advocates and promotes legal and social equality for men and women.
4. a woman who displays and advocates feminine qualities.
5. a woman who advocates and promotes legal social equality for women.

2 points

Question 30

1. Prejudice and discrimination against Jewish persons is known as
2. Deism
3. Anti-Catholicism
4. Anti-Semitism
5. None of these.

2 points

Question 31

1. Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers were associated with the religious concept of
2. Deism
3. Atheism
4. Denominations
5. Ecumenicism