Which Statement Summarizes How Immigrants, in Letters to People in Their

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes how immigrants, in letters to people in their home countries, described their experiences in American society?

• A) The riches of America can be acquired only through hard work, and the undertaking is not for the weak.
• B) One can live so much better and far more easily in America, and the cultural life far surpasses that at home.
• C) The close quarters of suburbs allow groups from the same country to maintain their cultural traditions in America.
• D) The riches of America and the wages make it possible to live like kings, even for those at the bottom rung of the ladder.

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Definitions:

Social Security System

A government program that provides financial protection against economic risks (e.g., retirement, disability, unemployment) to its citizens.

Progressive Income Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, resulting in higher earners paying a larger percentage of their income in taxes than lower earners.

EBT Cards

Electronic Benefit Transfer cards used by state welfare departments to issue benefits, such as food stamps and cash assistance, electronically.

Income Redistribution

The transfer of income and wealth from certain individuals or groups to others through mechanisms such as taxes and social security.