Question 1

______ was the riot that caused the single greatest loss of life in New York City prior to September 11.

Accepted Answer

A)  Draft Riot of 1863 
B)  Sailor Riot of 1919 
C)  New York City Riot of 1961 
D)  New York City Riot of 1950

Question 2

Border states, including Arizona, Texas, and California, have enacted measures to restrict the benefits and rights of illegal immigrants in their states. Describe the types of restrictions that have been implemented.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Border states, including Arizona, Texas, and California,...

Question 3

Most scholars see the terms race and ethnicity as culturally relevant rather than biologically relevant. Compare positive and negative considerations of this position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most scholars see the terms race and...

Question 4

Which one of the following enactments ended slavery throughout the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emancipation Proclamation 
B)  Thirteenth Amendment 
C)  Convict Lease System 
D)  Fifteenth Amendment

Question 5

Briefly explain the impact of the "Great Migration" to race demographics in the United States following the turn of the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain the impact of the "Great...

Question 6

It has been suggested that the term ______ should replace "Minority" when referring to racial and ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpetual outsiders 
B)  people of color 
C)  mixed background 
D)  visible groups

Question 7

To encourage immigration to the colonies, in 1649 the Toleration Act was passed, which ensured religious freedom for Catholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the 10 Precepts of American Slavery Jurisprudence, Blacks were denied all family rights, except the right of marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the early 1950s, Congress enacted legislation called termination, which called for an end to the reservation system and to the special relationships between the tribes and the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The first Jews who arrived in America were of what origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic 
B)  French 
C)  West Indian 
D)  German

Question 11

DNA cannot be used to identify the race of an offender in a criminal investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the 2015 census, which of the following Asian American groups has the largest population in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Korean 
B)  Japanese 
C)  Vietnamese 
D)  Chinese

Question 13

When was the first settlement of Germans in America?

Accepted Answer

A)  1600s 
B)  1400s 
C)  1500s 
D)  1700s

Question 14

Which of the following acts provided Native Americans with reservation lands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indian Reorganization Act 
B)  Indian Removal Act 
C)  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act 
D)  The Dawes Act

Question 15

______ placed a stringent quota on the number of Italians who could immigrate to the country.

Accepted Answer

A)  Italian Removal Act 
B)  Immigration Act of 1897 
C)  Immigration Act of 1905 
D)  Immigration Act of 1924

Question 16

In the case of ______, the "separate but equal" decision was hailed by Southern bigots. This decision was significant in that it gave Whites legal support to enforce some of their ideas concerning White supremacy and the separation of the races.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ohio v. Terry 
B)  Young v. Maryland 
C)  Plessy v. Ferguson 
D)  Maryland v. King

Question 17

The term ______ comes from the Greek word ethnos, which means "nation."

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  race 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  minority

Question 18

Briefly explain the impact of organized crime on the assimilation of Italian Americans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain the impact of organized crime...

Question 19

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 required Native Americans to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  emigrate to Canada 
B)  move west of the Mississippi 
C)  flee to Europe 
D)  move south

Question 20

During their initial contact with Europeans, Native Americans assisted the newcomers with advice on how to survive in their new environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Overview of Race and Crime

______ was the riot that caused the single greatest loss of life in New York City prior to September 11.

Border states, including Arizona, Texas, and California, have enacted measures to restrict the benefits and rights of illegal immigrants in their states. Describe the types of restrictions that have been implemented.

Most scholars see the terms race and ethnicity as culturally relevant rather than biologically relevant. Compare positive and negative considerations of this position.

Which one of the following enactments ended slavery throughout the United States?

Briefly explain the impact of the "Great Migration" to race demographics in the United States following the turn of the 20th century.

It has been suggested that the term ______ should replace "Minority" when referring to racial and ethnic groups.

To encourage immigration to the colonies, in 1649 the Toleration Act was passed, which ensured religious freedom for Catholics.

In the 10 Precepts of American Slavery Jurisprudence, Blacks were denied all family rights, except the right of marriage.

In the early 1950s, Congress enacted legislation called termination, which called for an end to the reservation system and to the special relationships between the tribes and the federal government.

The first Jews who arrived in America were of what origin?

DNA cannot be used to identify the race of an offender in a criminal investigation.

According to the 2015 census, which of the following Asian American groups has the largest population in the United States?

When was the first settlement of Germans in America?

Which of the following acts provided Native Americans with reservation lands?

______ placed a stringent quota on the number of Italians who could immigrate to the country.

In the case of ______, the "separate but equal" decision was hailed by Southern bigots. This decision was significant in that it gave Whites legal support to enforce some of their ideas concerning White supremacy and the separation of the races.

The term ______ comes from the Greek word ethnos, which means "nation."

Briefly explain the impact of organized crime on the assimilation of Italian Americans.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 required Native Americans to ______.

During their initial contact with Europeans, Native Americans assisted the newcomers with advice on how to survive in their new environment.