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What has been one effect of Cherokee removal that is still felt today?

A
traumatic grief
B
refugee trauma
C
generational trauma
D
post-traumatic stress disorder
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Why was a diversity visa program included in the Immigration Act of 1990?

A
to help question, detain, and deport any immigrants who were under suspicion
B
to allow newcomers from countries with lower immigration rates to enter the country
C
to provide amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants who arrived before 1982
D
to impose sanctions on employers who hired people who were not in the country legally
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What is the definition of equity?

A
the provision of equal opportunities or resources to all individuals
B
the way different identities or social categorizations intersect
C
the process of addressing the needs and challenges of different groups
D
the different kinds of groups and communities within a population
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What challenge related to healthcare access and representation do many Black people face in the US?

A
there is an overrepresentation of Black physicians in the healthcare system
B
there are too many medical facilities located in Black communities, which contributes to confusion
C
a small percentage of active physicians are Black, contributing to mistrust and communication barriers
D
a majority of Black communities prefer traditional medicine over modern health care
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Review the map of global migration patterns.

A
movement from Europe to the Americas thousands of years ago
B
movement from Australia and Oceania by sea hundreds of years ago
C
movement from Asia and Africa to other continents in the distant past
D
movement overland on the Asian and African continents in the recent past
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After learning more about a social movement, what is the next step in curating an art exhibit?

A
Choose a movement to serve as the focus.
B
Sketch a design for the layout of the exhibit.
C
Decide on a theme to convey to the audience.
D
Select artwork that best represents the movement.
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How did the Indian Relocation Act of 1956 impact Indigenous populations?

A
About 2.5 million acres of Indigenous land were removed from protected status.
B
Indigenous people were encouraged or forced to move to urban areas for work.
C
About 12,000 Indigenous Americans lost access to tribal programs and services.
D
Indigenous people were encouraged or forced to develop their land for agriculture.
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Who were the Brown Berets?

A
a farmworkers movement within the Chicano movement
B
a political party that promoted Mexican American candidates
C
a youth movement within the Chicano movement
D
a coalition of labor unions represented by Aztec imagery
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What is one drawback of a dominant narrative?

A
It makes it impossible to share other kinds of stories.
B
It may include stereotypes about marginalized groups.
C
It does not help to explain the point of view of the majority.
D
It does not address the concepts of identity, culture, or society.
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What is a central element of family life within Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) cultures?

A
emphasis on the nuclear family only
B
a network of extended family
C
limited roles of elders
D
focus on individual achievements
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What was one of the goals of the Cherokee Female Seminary?

A
to prepare young women to travel along the Trail of Tears
B
to explain how to become a farmer or fur trader in the west
C
to show young Cherokee people how to practice westernization
D
to provide higher education for young women living in Indian Territory
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What term describes the region that includes South America, Mexico and Central America, and the Caribbean?

A
the Western Hemisphere
B
the Southern Cone
C
Latin America
D
the American Subcontinent
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In ethnic studies, how are the different levels of systems of power identified?

A
Two I’s of Capitalism
B
Five I’s of Social Norms
C
Three I’s of Investigation
D
Four I’s of Oppression

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