Question 1

Why was the enslavement of Africans more profitable for English colonists than the enslavement of people indigenous to the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Africans had relevan

Question 2

The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated a change in American attitudes toward White superiority, with supporters such as Abraham Lincoln calling for social and political equality between Whites and Blacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What distinguishes race from ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Race implies a set of hierarchical distinctions based on physical and cultural differences, it is often a category imposed by others; ethnicity refers to a shared identity based on group culture and history; it is more often self-selected 
B)  Ethnicity implies a set of hierarchical distinctions based on physical and cultural differences, it is often a category imposed by others; race refers to a shared identity based on group culture and history; it is more often self-selected 
C)  Race is a census category; ethnicity is not 
D)  Ethnicity is a census category; race is not 
A)  Race implies a set of hierarchical distinctions based on physical and cultural differences, it is often a category imposed by others; ethnicity refers to a shared identity based on group culture and history; it is more often self-selected 
B)  Ethnicity implies a set of hierarchical distinctions based on physical and cultural differences, it is often a category imposed by others; race refers to a shared identity based on group culture and history; it is more often self-selected 
C)  Race is a census category; ethnicity is not 
D)  Ethnicity is a census category; race is not

Question 4

Racism refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the belief that races are populations of people whose physical differences are linked to significant cultural and social differences 
B)  the belief that innate hierarchical racial differences can be measured and judged 
C)  the practice of subordinating races believed to be inferior 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the belief that races are populations of people whose physical differences are linked to significant cultural and social differences 
B)  the belief that innate hierarchical racial differences can be measured and judged 
C)  the practice of subordinating races believed to be inferior 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Were initial justifications for enslaving Africans in English colonies racial in nature? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Initially, no Slavery was viewed as an a

Question 6

Does the Emancipation Proclamation reveal that Abraham Lincoln believed in the social and political equality of Blacks and Whites? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No-he had previously

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true of slavery in ancient societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slavery was based primarily on racial hierarchies 
B)  Slavery existed within racial groups 
C)  Conquered people were enslaved to fulfill labor demand 
D)  Slaves' status varied across societies 
A)  Slavery was based primarily on racial hierarchies 
B)  Slavery existed within racial groups 
C)  Conquered people were enslaved to fulfill labor demand 
D)  Slaves' status varied across societies

Question 8

Which of the following was true of the Americas at the time of European invasion and conquest during the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many civilizations in the Americas were more advanced than European civilizations 
B)  Europeans were careful to preserve existing cities in the Americas. 
C)  The relationship between the Spanish and indigenous people was one of mutual respect. 
A)  Many civilizations in the Americas were more advanced than European civilizations 
B)  Europeans were careful to preserve existing cities in the Americas. 
C)  The relationship between the Spanish and indigenous people was one of mutual respect.

Question 9

Explain how both the Spanish Inquisition and England's conflict with Ireland set historical precedents for contemporary racism in North America.

Accepted Answer

Like they did with Native Americans and

Question 10

The form of slavery that developed in the North American colonies was unique in each of the following ways, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  slavery was permanent 
B)  slaves were not allowed to learn how to read or write 
C)  slaves could only marry other slaves 
D)  slaves had no legal rights 
A)  slavery was permanent 
B)  slaves were not allowed to learn how to read or write 
C)  slaves could only marry other slaves 
D)  slaves had no legal rights

Question 11

Scientists, such as Samuel George Morton, used measures of skull size and human abilities to show that Whites were superior over other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________ is a set of principles and ideas that benefits the dominant group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colonialism 
B)  Racialization 
C)  Ideology 
D)  Codification 
A)  Colonialism 
B)  Racialization 
C)  Ideology 
D)  Codification

Question 13

Define race. Explain sociologists' argument that race is a social and historical, rather than biological, construction.

Accepted Answer

Race refers to shared physical and cultu

Question 14

Colonists' initial justifications for using African slaves were based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  race 
C)  anthropometrics 
D)  religion 
A)  genetics 
B)  race 
C)  anthropometrics 
D)  religion

Question 15

The prevalence of slavery in ancient societies, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, is proof that racism existed in antiquity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why was the enslavement of Africans more profitable for English colonists than the enslavement of people indigenous to the Americas?

The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated a change in American attitudes toward White superiority, with supporters such as Abraham Lincoln calling for social and political equality between Whites and Blacks.

What distinguishes race from ethnicity?

Racism refers to:

Were initial justifications for enslaving Africans in English colonies racial in nature? Why or why not?

Does the Emancipation Proclamation reveal that Abraham Lincoln believed in the social and political equality of Blacks and Whites? Why or why not?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of slavery in ancient societies?

Which of the following was true of the Americas at the time of European invasion and conquest during the 16^th century?

Explain how both the Spanish Inquisition and England's conflict with Ireland set historical precedents for contemporary racism in North America.

The form of slavery that developed in the North American colonies was unique in each of the following ways, EXCEPT:

Scientists, such as Samuel George Morton, used measures of skull size and human abilities to show that Whites were superior over other groups.

_________ is a set of principles and ideas that benefits the dominant group.

Define race. Explain sociologists' argument that race is a social and historical, rather than biological, construction.

Colonists' initial justifications for using African slaves were based on:

The prevalence of slavery in ancient societies, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, is proof that racism existed in antiquity.

Racisms, Racial Ideologies, and Sociological Theories of Racism

Racism and Nativism in Immigration Policy

Racism in the Media: the Spread of Ideology

Colorism and Skin-Color Stratification

Educational Inequality

Income and Labor Market Inequality

Inequality in Housing and Wealth

Racism and the Criminal Justice System

Health Inequalities, Environmental Racism, and Environmental Justice

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Exam 1: The Origin of the Idea of Race

Why was the enslavement of Africans more profitable for English colonists than the enslavement of people indigenous to the Americas?

The Emancipation Proclamation demonstrated a change in American attitudes toward White superiority, with supporters such as Abraham Lincoln calling for social and political equality between Whites and Blacks.

What distinguishes race from ethnicity?

Racism refers to:

Were initial justifications for enslaving Africans in English colonies racial in nature? Why or why not?

Does the Emancipation Proclamation reveal that Abraham Lincoln believed in the social and political equality of Blacks and Whites? Why or why not?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of slavery in ancient societies?

Which of the following was true of the Americas at the time of European invasion and conquest during the 16th century?

Explain how both the Spanish Inquisition and England's conflict with Ireland set historical precedents for contemporary racism in North America.

The form of slavery that developed in the North American colonies was unique in each of the following ways, EXCEPT:

Scientists, such as Samuel George Morton, used measures of skull size and human abilities to show that Whites were superior over other groups.

_________ is a set of principles and ideas that benefits the dominant group.

Define race. Explain sociologists' argument that race is a social and historical, rather than biological, construction.

Colonists' initial justifications for using African slaves were based on:

The prevalence of slavery in ancient societies, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, is proof that racism existed in antiquity.

Racisms, Racial Ideologies, and Sociological Theories of Racism

Racism and Nativism in Immigration Policy

Racism in the Media: the Spread of Ideology

Colorism and Skin-Color Stratification

Educational Inequality

Income and Labor Market Inequality

Inequality in Housing and Wealth

Racism and the Criminal Justice System

Health Inequalities, Environmental Racism, and Environmental Justice

Filters

Which of the following was true of the Americas at the time of European invasion and conquest during the 16^th century?