2-Immigrant Contribution -Final Exam Review

What is the main idea conveyed by 'The Immigrant Contribution' regarding the concept of the 'melting pot'?

• the idea that all people, whether newly arrived or long established in the United States, are equal.

• the desire for new immigrants to learn to fit in with the dominant culture of the United States

• the belief that a shared background as a nation of immigrants unifies all United States citizens.

• the process of blending many ethnicities in the United States into a single nationality

What is one of the main ways in which Kennedy appeals to reason in the quotation from 'The Immigrant Contribution'?

• He uses emotionally charged language with strong positive associations.

• He appeals to readers' admiration for artists and professionals.

• He presents a logical argument based primarily on facts and statistics.

• He references to percentages, numbers ,facts and statistics

What is the main idea conveyed by Kennedy in 'The Immigrant Contribution'?

• Each wave of immigration has made a distinctive contribution to the building of the nation and the evolution of American life.

• Immigration has had a broad impact on American life, confirming the impulses of American life for political liberty and economic growth.

• The American tradition of religious pluralism and freedom of worship was established by the multiplicity of sects brought by immigration.

• Immigration infused the nation with a commitment to far horizons and new frontiers, keeping the pioneer spirit of American life alive and strong.

What is the meaning of equality in the United States according to 'The Immigrant Contribution'?

• Granting citizens equality is the best way to build a strong nation.

• All U.S. citizens should have equal opportunities and freedoms.

• People of different talents and abilities are still equal in character.

• U.S. citizens view one another as equals instead of looking down on anyone.

What were the main hopes shared by most immigrants to the United States, according to 'The Immigrant Contribution'?

• the hope for security and equality

• the hope for adventure and prosperity

• the hope for cultural stability and adaptation

• the hope for personal freedom and economic opportunities

What is the most accurate description of the relationship between a woman and her descendants?

• They are her children or the children of her children.

• They are relatives who lived long before she was even born.

• They are part of a group of families who have lived together.

• They are her family members who immigrated to the U.S. together.

What is the most common reason for a person to undergo naturalization in the United States?

• when he or she becomes a citizen

• when he or she becomes an immigrant

• when he or she gets a legal job in the U.S.

• when he or she travels to the U.S. for a visit.

What is the impact and importance of immigrants?

• assimilation of immigrants

• history of immigration laws

• negative effects of immigrants

• positive effects of immigrants

What does the concept of the 'melting pot' symbolize in 'The Immigrant Contribution'?

• The 'melting pot' symbolizes the destruction of cultural diversity.

• The 'melting pot' represents the idea of isolating different cultures and ethnicities.

• Assimilation and blending of different cultures and ethnicities into a unified American identity.

• The concept of a 'melting pot' refers to the literal melting of different metals.

What is the main purpose of the naturalization process in the United States?

• To provide financial assistance to foreign nationals

• To deport foreign nationals

• To grant citizenship to foreign nationals

• To provide temporary residency to foreign nationals