Which of the Following Is True of How the United

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how the United States has generally dealt with new populations of immigrants?

• A) Known for being a melting pot of cultures, the United States has always been accepting of immigrant groups, with equal rights given to naturalized citizens.
• B) Immigration discrimination problems are only a recent development, directed primarily at Mexican Americans and Arab Americans.
• C) Known for being a melting pot of cultures, the United States has always been accepting of immigrant groups, with equal rights given to green card holders.
• D) Generally speaking, immigrant groups have faced discrimination throughout U.S. history, with discrimination centering around different groups over time.
• E) Immigration is an issue that has primarily been taken up at the Congressional level over time.

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Definitions:

Devaluing Free Labor

The process by which the economic and social value of work done voluntarily or without wage compensation is diminished.

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Distribution Of Wealth

Describes how wealth is shared or spread across a society, often highlighting disparities between different groups or individuals.

Democratic Society

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