The First Few Generations of Italian Americans Differed from Other

question 6

Multiple Choice

The first few generations of Italian Americans differed from other immigrants in that they ________.

• A) settled in cities further inland and worked in mines as low-skilled laborers
• B) played a less prominent role in the American revolution
• C) focused on acquiring advanced degrees and entering professions
• D) rose through the social classes by acquiring skills in low-skilled occupations

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Definitions:

Blood Clots

Semi-solid masses of blood that form in response to injury or inflammation, sometimes leading to vascular obstruction.

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus, causing cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

Peripheral Neurovascular Dysfunction

A condition that affects the nerves and blood vessels outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to poor circulation, numbness, and pain in extremities.

Capillary Refill

A test that measures how long it takes for the color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied, used to assess circulatory status.