Some Italians Who Immigrated to New York City Maintained Cultural

question 63

Multiple Choice

Some Italians who immigrated to New York City maintained cultural ties to their homeland, while participating in the political and economic system of the U.S. As such, these Italian immigrants were:

• A) Assimilationist Minorities
• B) Militant Minorities
• C) Pluralistic Minorities
• D) Secessionist Minorities

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Definitions:

Specialized Cells

Cells differentiated to perform specific functions necessary for the organism's survival, such as nerve cells, muscle cells, or blood cells.

Tissue

Groups of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.

Embryonic Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm) in the very early embryo that gives rise to all the body's organs and tissues.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development that gives rise to the formation of the skin and nervous system.