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What was the nature of the act that occurred at Browne’s Irish Marketplace in 2018?

A
a peaceful cultural celebration
B
an educational public speech
C
an act of vandalism rooted in anti-immigrant beliefs
D
a government-initiated renovation project
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Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch
B
English, German, Irish
C
Italian, Polish, Scottish
D
French, Swedish, Norwegian
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What was a significant factor in helping European ethnic groups, including Irish and Italians, assimilate into the American middle class?

A
the benefits provided by the GI Bill
B
the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
C
the abolition of slavery
D
the economic boom of the 1950s
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How has the expansion of US census categories impacted the reported White population in the US?

A
It has had no impact on population reporting.
B
It has contributed to the increase of the reported White population.
C
It has contributed to the decrease of the reported White population.
D
It has made it more difficult to report multiracial backgrounds.
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In the context of race, Whiteness has historically been a marker of

A
limitation.
B
cultural diversity.
C
geographic location.
D
privilege.
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Which act removed the national origins quotas established in the 1920s?

A
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B
the Voting Rights Act of 1965
C
the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
D
the Fair Housing Act of 1968
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How are American Jewish people of European descent (Ashkenazi Jews) often classified in the US racial and ethnic landscape?

A
as White due to their European origins, but their experiences as a religious and ethnic minority have been distinct
B
as a distinct racial group with a unique history separate from other European descendants
C
as a separate ethnic group unrelated to their religious identity or European origins
D
as non-White due to their distinct religious beliefs and historical experiences
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In the 1800s, what was the status of Irish and Italian immigrants in terms of racial classification?

A
They were classified as non-White and faced discrimination.
B
They were immediately considered part of the White majority.
C
They were accepted without any bias.
D
They were classified based on their economic status.
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How did the decision in United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind (1923) affect Indian immigrants' eligibility for naturalization?

A
It made them ineligible for naturalization based on racial classification.
B
It granted them immediate eligibility for naturalization.
C
It had no impact on their naturalization status.
D
It allowed them naturalization only if they served in the military.
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How did the racial politics of the civil rights era affect the classification of southern and eastern Europeans?

A
They were classified as non-White.
B
Their classification did not change.
C
Their classification was changed to a new category that was different than White.
D
They were included under the expanding umbrella of Whiteness.
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Which act, also known as the Asiatic Barred Zone Act, was one of the first to impose literacy tests and restrict immigrants from southern and eastern Europe?

A
the Naturalization Act of 1790
B
the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
C
the 1917 Immigration Act
D
the 1924 Immigration Act
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What significant role did World War I and World War II play for immigrants and their descendants in the United States?

A
led to increased discrimination and segregation
B
fostered a sense of American identity and unity
C
encouraged many to return to their countries of origin
D
reduced their chances of naturalization
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What is the major reason for the push for a separate MENA census category?

A
to increase census participation among diverse groups for more accurate representation
B
to simplify the process and methods of census data collection
C
because many MENA feel the White category does not accurately capture their lived experiences
D
so the US census is more in line with the structure of international censuses

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