Which of the Following Statements Is True of White Anglo-Saxon

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of white Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs) ?

• A) They generally looked down on later waves of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe.
• B) They viewed later waves of European immigrants as superior, hard-working, and civilized.
• C) They shared the same language and religion with later waves of European immigrants.
• D) They were all affluent and had no criminal backgrounds.
• E) They included immigrants from Australia and New Zealand.

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Definitions:

Common Interest

A shared personal or professional enthusiasm, concern, or preference among a group of people, often forming the basis for social or occupational connections.

Current Event

A happening, incident, or situation occurring at the present time or most recently.

Listen

To give attention with the ear to someone or something in order to hear and understand sounds or information.

Active Interest

Showing enthusiastic engagement and a high degree of attention in a particular subject or activity.