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Which aspect is part of an individual’s social identity?

A
nationality
B
skills
C
interests
D
belongings
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The line graph shows immigration statistics from 1960 to 2020.

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A
Mid-century policy changes helped to make the United States a more inclusive nation.
B
Changes to immigration after World War II only benefited newcomers from Latin America.
C
Immigration policies of the 1960s helped to reinforce and control the concept of Whiteness.
D
Changes to the US government’s approach to immigration allowed anyone to enter the country.
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The graph shows population statistics from the 1800s.

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A
Ireland closed its borders to immigration from most countries.
B
The number of Irish immigrants in the United States increased.
C
The United States restricted immigration from Ireland for a decade.
D
An equal number of immigrants moved to Ireland and the United States.
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A TV reporter is working on a story about a newly opened health clinic. Located in a low-income neighborhood, the clinic provides medical services for several marginalized groups. A producer is reviewing the reporter’s footage to determine whether any changes should be made before broadcasting the story.Why should the producer consider power dynamics while making this decision?

A
to determine whether the groups who use the clinic have been fairly represented
B
to evaluate whether the story accurately describes the services that the health clinic provides
C
to evaluate whether the story’s pacing is too slow or too fast for the news program’s audience
D
to determine whether the founding of the health clinic has been accurately portrayed
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In 1852, author Harriet Beecher Stowe published the novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The story takes place in the antebellum South and depicts the harsh realities of slavery. It follows the life of Uncle Tom, an enslaved African American, as he is sold to various owners. The novel describes the brutal treatment of enslaved people, the separation of families, and the moral struggles of those involved. Upon its release, Stowe's novel exposed the inhumanity of slavery, stirred public opinion in the North, and played a significant role in the abolitionist movement.What is one benefit of using this type of art to create change within society?

A
It can persuade an audience with language that stirs emotions.
B
It can create striking images that audiences will likely remember.
C
It can encourage interaction between performers and an audience.
D
It can result in an anthem that invites the participation of the audience.
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Which example best illustrates how social capital can influence social mobility?

A
Lanson is offered a position at the law firm where his father works.
B
Chen moves from a rural village to a large city to find a better job.
C
Yasmin takes advanced classes and earns a scholarship to a prestigious university.
D
Naoki qualifies for government assistance with childcare so she can go to work.
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What primary purpose do Southeast Asian enclaves serve in the US?

A
to increase property values in American suburbs
B
to provide schools exclusively for the Southeast Asian community
C
to provide spaces for cultural connection and comfort
D
to limit interaction between different immigrant groups
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Which social aspect is a cornerstone of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) culture?

A
hospitality
B
competitive sports
C
technology use
D
individualism
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Read a passage from a letter by an unnamed man to a newspaper called the Chicago Defender. It was written in 1917 during the Great Migration. At that time, millions of Black Americans moved from rural areas in the South to cities in the North, Midwest, and West.Dear Sir: I have been reading the Chicago Defender and seeing so many advertisements about the work in the north I thought to write you concerning my condition. I am working hard in the south and can hardly earn a living. I have a wife and one child and can hardly feed them. I thought to write and ask you for some information concerning how to get a pass for myself and family. I dont want to leave my family behind as I cant hardly make a living for them right here with them and I know they would fare hard if I would leave them. If there are any agents in the south there havent been any of them to Lutcher [a town in Louisiana] if they would come here they would get at least fifty men. Please sir let me hear from you as quick as possible. Now this is all. Please dont publish my letter, I was out in town today talking to some of the men and they say if they could get passes that 30 or 40 of them would come. But they havent got the money and they dont know how to come. But they are good strong and able working men. If you will instruct me I will instruct the other men how to come as they all want to work. Please dont publish this because we have to whisper this around among our selves because the white folks are angry now because the negroes are going north.What is the central idea of this primary source?

A
A man wants to find employment within a new region.
B
A man wants to learn how the newspaper industry works.
C
A man wants the government to write a law granting equal rights.
D
A man wants to discourage members of his community from migrating.
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What aspect of Latino immigration does the dominant narrative tend to overlook?

A
the underlying reasons for immigration, like economic inequality in Latin America
B
the US as a haven of opportunity
C
the search for the American Dream
D
the stories of Latinos who achieve prosperity through hard work and assimilation
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What do most scientists believe about race?

A
it is more about society’s views than actual biology
B
it is solely determined by genetics
C
it is the same as ethnicity
D
it is mainly determined by biology
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Emma is a single mother to Lily. They live in a rural town, and Emma works in a factory. Lily attended the small local school, which did not have many advanced programs. Lily wanted to be a doctor but did not meet the requirements for medical school, so she took a job in the same factory as Emma.How did Lily’s circumstances affect her standard of living?

A
Emma’s income limited Lily from having access to advanced education programs.
B
Lily’s limited access to advanced education programs reduced her chances for a higher-paying profession.
C
Lily’s decision to work in the factory limited her access to a higher-paying profession.
D
Emma’s decision to live in a rural town gave Lily more access to doctors.
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What has been a consequence of US foreign policies and interventions in Latin America?

A
an influx of immigrants into the US
B
decreased cultural exchanges
C
decreased trade
D
improved political and social stability in Latin America
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Review the identity wheel that Joel created to learn more about himself.

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A
He could identify all of his hobbies, skills, and interests.
B
He could identify how sexual orientation shapes his perspective.
C
He could learn how historical events have influenced his identity.
D
He could look for ways his personal and social identities intersect.
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A documentary focuses on a new educational policy that affects a school district with a diverse population. Why is it helpful to identify which members of the community were interviewed for the film?

A
to consider whether other communities have passed similar laws
B
to better understand why the local government passed the new policy
C
to consider whether any perspectives have been silenced or amplified
D
to determine how the school district boundaries have been drawn
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Which activity by America Ferrara is the clearest example of political advocacy?

A
investing in the Angel City FCs, the Los Angeles National Women’s Soccer League team
B
participating in an effort to educate voters ahead of the 2021 Georgia runoff election
C
starring in full-length movies, television and streaming shows, and limited-series telenovelas
D
giving a free online presentation entitled “My Identity is a Superpower—Not an Obstacle”
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The highest percentage of the Indigenous population live in which region of the US?

A
east
B
west
C
northeast
D
southeast
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Review the graph based on a study by the Pew Research Center.

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A
Digital platforms most likely have little influence on public awareness regarding societal issues.
B
Digital platforms are irrelevant to modern social movements due to a disparity in access to technology.
C
Digital platforms most likely play a significant role in raising public awareness about societal issues.
D
Digital platforms are more important to modern social movements than offline activism events like protests.
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In the context of cultural interactions, acculturation means

A
the one-way adoption of a dominant culture by a minority group.
B
the creation of entirely new cultural practices without any previous influences.
C
the exchange of cultural features that results in new attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.
D
the isolation of a culture within a society without any influence on or from other cultures.
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What primarily caused the mass exodus of millions of people from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia during and after the Vietnam War?

A
economic opportunities in neighboring countries
B
relocation offers from neighboring countries
C
persecution, violence, and starvation in their home countries
D
natural disasters across the region

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