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How does personal identity differ from social identity?

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Personal identity is based on gender or race, while social identity is based on values or religious beliefs.
B
Personal identity is passed down from parent to child, while social identity is based on everyday experiences.
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Personal identity is what sets someone apart, while social identity is what someone has in common with others.
D
Personal identity influences someone’s dreams or goals, while social identity influences someone’s skills or interests.
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Which explanation best describes the central ideas of ethnic studies?

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examining the relationship between historical events and current political climates
B
understanding how constructs like race and ethnicity influence the experiences of marginalized groups
C
studying the cultures and contributions of dominant groups in society
D
analyzing the major events in the origins, foundations, and development of human civilizations
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Openly gay artist Keith Haring became famous during the 1980s for his graffiti-style art. In 1989, he painted a mural in the city of Barcelona, Spain, to raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic. Haring created a striking image all in red on the side of a dilapidated building in a low-income community. The mural was entitled Todos Juntos Podemos Parar el SIDA, which means "Together We Can Stop AIDS” in English. It brought attention to this issue at a time when some celebrities and political figures were reluctant to discuss it, inspiring the public to feel hopeful. Keith Haring died from AIDS complications in 1990. During his lifetime, he produced over 50 works of art in public spaces in cities worldwide.

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He pushed back against the censorship that many artists faced during this era.
B
He encouraged the public to confront a difficult issue through art in public places.
C
He helped to provide permissions and permits for art installations in different areas.
D
He fought for the right of artists to create murals and other works in outdoor spaces.
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What was the outcome of the occupation of the headquarters of the Bureau of Indian Affairs by members of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

A
The activists drafted legislation that Congress passed as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act.
B
Congress passed the Indian Relocation Act, forcing Indigenous people to move from tribal lands to cities.
C
Roughly 110 million acres of land were returned to Indigenous tribal members by the federal government.
D
The demands of the activists became the foundation for President Richard Nixon's Self-Determination Policy.
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What characterizes the different subgroups within the Asian American population?

A
unique history, language, and culture for each subgroup
B
same histories and languages across subgroups
C
same cultural practices and traditions across subgroups
D
different continents of origin for each subgroup
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In 1921, the Emergency Quota Act capped immigration from any country to 3 percent of the number already living in the United States. What was the purpose of this change?

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to live up to the idea of liberty and other principles that were part of the nation’s founding
B
to make immigration competitive and encourage more people to move to the United States
C
to open immigration to include people from countries that had immigration restrictions in place
D
to ensure that new immigrants would mostly come from countries in Northern and Western Europe
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Which example shows a person trying to assimilate into the dominant US culture?

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Li from China participates in the Lunar New Year celebrations every year with her community.
B
Youssef from Egypt, after moving to the US, starts going by the name "Joe" at his workplace.
C
Sofia, whose roots trace back to Spain, sings Spanish lullabies to her children every night.
D
Elijah, whose grandparents are from Jamaica, enjoys preparing traditional Jamaican meals for his friends.
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Why was the separate census category for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) important?

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to reduce the NHPI population count
B
to accurately count and represent the NHPI population
C
to combine NHPI with other minority groups
D
to increase the NHPI population's political power
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What was a significant pull factor for the second wave of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) immigration to the US after World War II?

A
the discovery of oil in the Middle East
B
the start of the Cold War
C
the industrial revolution in the MENA region
D
the relaxation of US immigration laws
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Mohamed moved to Great Britain from Egypt to work as a museum curator. He was raised as a Muslim but had not practiced for several years. While preparing an exhibit about Arabic history, he examined many artifacts and other items related to Islam. As a result of living in a new place, he began to see these items from a fresh point of view. The work also reminded him of his youth and the celebrations he shared with his family. Mohamed realized how much these experiences meant to him and he decided to practice his religion again.How did migration help to influence Mohamed’s identity?

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Experiencing the responses of the host society affected how he saw himself.
B
Adapting to a new environment helped him to adjust his goals and preferences.
C
Gaining a new perspective encouraged an appreciation for his cultural heritage.
D
Undergoing a voluntary migration helped him become stronger and more resilient.
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An actress was born in Los Angeles, California, to Honduran parents. Which best describes her ethnicity?

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Latina
B
Nuyorican
C
Chicana
D
non-Hispanic
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Review the graph. The national average median household income was $74,580.

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their income is the second lowest of the groups
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their income is equal to that of other groups
C
their income has surpassed that of other groups
D
their income is equal to the national average
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Review the image.

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by showing the use of hashtags as a rallying cry for systemic change
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by showing that geographical boundaries are no longer a constraint
C
by showing how campaigns are designed to reach exclusive audiences
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by showing how in-person protests can raise public awareness of an issue
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Several residents of a low-income community want a large vacant plot of land to be turned into a neighborhood park. They think this will help to improve air quality in their region and reduce noise pollution. However, the land used to be the site of a chemical manufacturing plant. Local leaders learn that the cost of removing contamination from the soil is more than the city collects in property tax revenue. Instead of becoming a new park, the plot of land is fenced off to prevent people from entering.How does this scenario illustrate environmental inequality?

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Industrial pollution limits community involvement, which limits local government.
B
Industrial pollution leads to the development of green spaces, which lowers taxes.
C
Industrial pollution limits economic resources, which limits access to green spaces.
D
Industrial pollution leads to higher property taxes, which leads to less green space.
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What was one provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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States had to protect the voting rights of all citizens within their borders and make polling places accessible.
B
Public schools had to provide "separate but equal" facilities to treat all students fairly regardless of race.
C
Public accommodations could not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
D
High schools, colleges, and universities could not exclude students based on sex or gender.
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Which statement explains how colonialism led to a consolidation of power for White men?

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Marginalized groups resisted the legacies of colonialism, patriarchy, and White supremacy through civil rights activism and social justice movements.
B
The spread of colonialism and capitalist economies led to an increased standard of living for Indigenous peoples in colonized regions.
C
Colonialism and social systems based on patriarchy and White supremacy operated separately from each other, which hid their legacies.
D
Capitalist economies, patriarchy, and White supremacy reshaped colonized societies.
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How did the Second Great Migration impact the political landscape in Northern and Western states?

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It decreased the political influence of Black Americans.
B
It led to the growth of the Republican Party.
C
It helped Black Americans become an influential voting bloc.
D
It created a new major political party.
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Marjorie and Doug have two young children and live in the same neighborhood where they grew up. While they both work full-time jobs, they qualify as low-income. After the birth of their second child, a large industrial waste facility was developed about a mile from their apartment. Even though residents of the neighborhood opposed the development, the landowners proceeded with the deal. For several weeks, Marjorie and Doug’s oldest child has been experiencing asthma attacks, requiring trips to the hospital. Both Marjorie and Doug have taken time off work to care for their child and attend doctor’s visits. They want to move to a neighborhood with more green spaces and cleaner air, but they must spend most of their savings on medical bills, and they do not get paid for time off work.Which statement best explains how the scenario represents environmental injustice?

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Industrial pollution leads to income loss that results in health issues.
B
Industrial pollution leads to demographic shifts that increase health risks.
C
Industrial pollution leads to demographic shifts that reduce income.
D
Industrial pollution leads to health issues that result in reduced income.
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Why might buildings and homes in redlined areas end up in poor condition and disrepair?

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Properties change owners every few years as their values rise.
B
Real estate agents guide buyers away from certain properties.
C
Neighborhood associations mismanage contracts for the properties.
D
Owners are unable to secure loans to improve or repair properties.
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Read the restatement of an excerpt of a letter written by former US soldier John G. Burnett in 1890 about what he witnessed during Cherokee removal.The sadness and gravity of that morning are unforgettable. Chief John Ross offered a prayer, and as the bugle called and the wagons began to move, numerous children stood up, waving farewell to their mountain homes with the heavy knowledge that they were leaving them for good. A significant number of these helpless individuals lacked blankets, and many were forced to leave their homes without shoes.Which description best conveys what Burnett witnessed from the Cherokee people?

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hurt and anguish as they were forced off their lands
B
eagerness as they took part in a gold rush in the South
C
hope and high expectations as they moved to a new place
D
confusion as they were unsure what was happening to them

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