Minority Groups in the United States

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the experiences of minority groups in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the legacy of slavery for African Americans in the United States?

• Slavery was abolished and all forms of discrimination ended immediately.

• Slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment, but prejudice and discrimination continue

• Slavery was never officially abolished in the United States.

• Slavery ended and African Americans became the majority population.

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•The gap between African Americans and whites in education, income, and employment represents the legacy of centuries of

and discrimination.

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​ Discouraged workers who have stopped looking or part-time workers who would prefer to have full-time jobs are referred to as the ​

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Multiple Select

What are the growing classes in African-Americans

• Underclass

• Middle class

• Upper class

• Social Class

Multiple Choice

Which factors contribute to Latinos being one of the fastest-growing minorities in the United States?

• High birth rates and immigration rates

• Low birth rates and emigration rates

• High education attainment

• Low income levels

Multiple Choice

Which Latino group has the highest level of education attainment?

• Mexican Americans

• Puerto Ricans

• Cubans

• Dominicans

Multiple Select

Select all the issues that help keep Latinos politically active.

• Education

• Immigration

• Income and quality of life

• Language barriers

Multiple Choice

True or False:

All Native-American Tribes are the same.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which historical events and policies acted as deterrents to the success of Asian Americans in the United States?

• The gold rush, WW II, California Alien Land Bill, and Chinese Exclusion Act;

• The Civil Rights Movement and the Voting Rights Act;

• The New Deal and the Marshall Plan;

• The Vietnam War and Watergate scandal;

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a pattern of racial and ethnic relations discussed in class?

• Assimilation

• Segregation

• Marginalization

• Integration

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one insight you gained about the experiences of minority groups in the United States?