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What was a major effect of the Orderly Departure Program (ODP) on the Vietnamese "boat people” crisis?

A
provided no significant change in migration patterns
B
blocked refugees from leaving Vietnam
C
increased the use of dangerous sea routes
D
reduced risks associated with sea voyage
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What is a refugee?

A
one who migrates to another country for better educational opportunities
B
one who leaves their country to escape violence, armed conflict, or political persecution
C
one who travels for short-term employment abroad
D
one who visits other countries for leisure and cultural experiences
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How did the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 impact an earlier law that had been passed in 1952?

A
It expanded the policy of the earlier law to allow unskilled workers into the country.
B
It removed the quota system that the earlier law had helped to maintain.
C
It made the temporary quotas outlined in the earlier law permanent policy.
D
It limited the policy of the earlier law to exclude immigration from Asian nations.
4

What is one drawback of a dominant narrative?

A
It does not help to explain the point of view of the majority.
B
It makes it impossible to share other kinds of stories.
C
It does not address the concepts of identity, culture, or society.
D
It may include stereotypes about marginalized groups.
5

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 impose sanctions on employers who hired people who were not in the country legally
C
to allow newcomers from countries with lower immigration rates to enter the country
D
to provide amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants who arrived before 1982
6

What term describes the region that includes South America, Mexico and Central America, and the Caribbean?

A
the American Subcontinent
B
the Western Hemisphere
C
Latin America
D
the Southern Cone
7

How did the Second Great Migration differ from the First Great Migration?

A
The Second Great Migration resulted in fewer people moving.
B
The Second Great Migration involved the movement of individual workers only.
C
The Second Great Migration led to the development of new housing, new schools, and more services.
D
The Second Great Migration primarily focused on people moving to Southern cities.
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How can researchers avoid the use of biased sources in historical research?

A
Analyze the data subjectively to determine if it makes sense.
B
Rely on editorials because they are fair and balanced.
C
Look for a variety of perspectives and data that are inclusive.
D
Identify sources that express an opinion that they also support.
10

Which two global powers were indirectly involved in the Vietnam War, supporting opposite sides?

A
the United Kingdom and Italy
B
Australia and France
C
the United States and the Soviet Union
D
China and Japan
11

What was one of the goals of the Cherokee Female Seminary?

A
to show young Cherokee people how to practice westernization
B
to provide higher education for young women living in Indian Territory
C
to prepare young women to travel along the Trail of Tears
D
to explain how to become a farmer or fur trader in the west
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Which effect of migration does this scenario describe?

A
shift of political views
B
blend of cultures
C
clash of cultures
D
shift of social views
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What can this graph help researchers understand about the arrival of immigrants to this city?

A
how they will adjust to life in their new surroundings
B
how they will influence cultural change within the area
C
how they will affect the average age of the population
D
how they will shape the results of upcoming elections

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