A "Salad Bowl" Is a More Apt Characterization of the U.S

question 28

Multiple Choice

A "salad bowl" is a more apt characterization of the U.S. than a "melting pot" because __________.

• A) individual subcultures retain their own identity and integrity
• B) the subcultures are very similar, like the vegetables in a salad
• C) a "salad bowl" provides more positive imagery than a "melting pot"
• D) subcultures borrow from the cultural patterns, or flavors, of their neighbors

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Definitions:

Random Events

Incidents or occurrences that happen without a predictable pattern or plan, often analyzed in probability and statistics.

Shared Misinformation

Incorrect or misleading information that is spread among individuals or through communities.

Crime Rates

The number of crimes reported in a given area during a fixed period of time, usually for crime statistic comparisons.

Unemployment

The state of being without a job despite being willing and able to work, often measured as a percentage of the labor force.