A Good Example of a Group with What Portes Calls

question 42

Multiple Choice

A good example of a group with what Portes calls an ethnic enclave economy is:

• A) African Americans in Philadelphia
• B) Laotians in Rockford
• C) Cuban Americans in Miami
• D) Mexican Americans in Los Angeles

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Definitions:

Whaling Industry

denotes the historical practice of hunting whales for their oil, meat, and whalebone, which played a significant economic role until the 20th century before facing global opposition due to conservation efforts.

Industrialization

The transformation of economies from agrarian-based systems to those dominated by industry and machine manufacturing, marking significant shifts in societal structures.

Whitman

Walt Whitman, an American poet, essayist, and journalist, best known for his poetry collection "Leaves of Grass", which was groundbreaking for its celebration of the human spirit and sexuality.

Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.