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Analyzing Media Through an Ethnic Studies Lens — Unit test Answers

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Which organization most likely emphasizes educational support for members of the Latino/Hispanic community?

A
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund
B
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
C
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
D
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
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What language choice symbolizes a cultural tension experienced by some in the Jewish community in America?

A
choosing between Hebrew and English
B
preferring Spanish over English
C
deciding to use Yiddish versus English
D
opting for Russian instead of English
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In which US region do nearly half of all Asian Americans live?

A
Midwest
B
West
C
South
D
Northeast
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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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The 1924 Immigration Act, or the Johnson-Reed Act, primarily aimed to limit immigration from which regions?

A
Northern and western Europe
B
Africa and the Middle East
C
Asia and the Pacific Islands
D
Southern and eastern Europe
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What is an example of a push factor that might compel people to leave their home country?

A
economic opportunity
B
family reunification
C
religious persecution
D
political freedom
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According to the US Census Bureau, how is "Black or African American" defined?

A
a person having origins in any of the racial groups of North Africa
B
a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa
C
a person having origins in any African country
D
a person having origins in specific countries of sub-Saharan Africa
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Median Income and Poverty Rates: U.S. Population and NHPI Population. Median Household Income, overall U.S. 69,717. NHPI only, 69,973. NHPI, including mixed race, 72,131. Poverty rate, 12.8, 17.6, and 14.5 percent respectively.

A
Their median household income is significantly higher than the overall US population median.
B
They have the lowest median household income compared to the overall US population.
C
NHPI populations have a median household income that is not influenced by US economic trends.
D
Their median household income closely mirrors the overall US population median.
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What is the significance of Juneteenth in US history?

A
It commemorates the start of the Black Lives Matter movement, with posting of the first hashtag on social media.
B
It is the day when the civil rights movement officially ended, marked by thousands of speeches.
C
It marks the day when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
D
It represents the start of the Civil War, which was fought largely over the issue of slavery in the US.
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Which description is an example of an immersion program?

A
Students are given Spanish translations of their textbooks.
B
Students are taught in both English and Spanish throughout the day.
C
Students take second-language classes starting in elementary school.
D
Students take classes in the language of their choice.
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How did the September 11 attacks immediately affect the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community in the US?

A
by increasing appreciation for their cultures
B
by improving their economic status
C
by enhancing their political representation
D
by heightening discrimination against them
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According to the US Census Bureau, 204.3 million people self-identified as White in the US in 2020. Where does this group rank in population size among major races/ethnic groups in the US?

A
largest group
B
second largest group
C
third largest group
D
fourth largest group
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In Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures, how are societal roles traditionally determined?

A
by community members who randomly assigns roles
B
by a democratic voting system
C
by age, gender, and lineage with chiefs and elders holding significant roles
D
by competitive trials of skill and strength
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Which concept is the best example of intersectionality within media?

A
A TV drama focuses on an older White woman who decides to return to college after getting divorced.
B
A documentary explores the experiences of wheelchair users within a community of Korean immigrants.
C
A TV sitcom focuses on the exploits of fraternity members on the campus of a historically Black college.
D
A news program interviews a group of senior citizens volunteering together on a presidential campaign.
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What distinguishes Chicano identity from Latino identity?

A
using art to express cultural experiences
B
learning Spanish to connect to one’s heritage
C
blending European and Indigenous heritage
D
connecting to Indigenous Mexican heritage

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