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Mapping Local Migration — Unit test Answers

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How can researchers avoid the use of biased sources in historical research?

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

A
one who visits other countries for leisure and cultural experiences
B
one who migrates to another country for better educational opportunities
C
one who travels for short-term employment abroad
D
one who leaves their country to escape violence, armed conflict, or political persecution
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Several months ago, Astrid moved from Norway to California to take a job in the software industry. To help save money, she settled in an apartment with an American roommate named Rita. However, Astrid and Rita sometimes have differences of opinion. Astrid rises early in the morning, around 6 a.m., and fixes something to eat right away. This habit is common for many Norwegians who prefer to have an early frokost, or breakfast. Rita, on the other hand, likes to sleep late and often becomes annoyed by the sounds from the kitchen first thing in the morning.Which effect of migration does this scenario describe?

A
clash of cultures
B
blend of cultures
C
shift of social views
D
shift of political views
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The graph shows data for San Jose, California.

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how they will adjust to life in their new surroundings
B
how they will shape the results of upcoming elections
C
how they will affect the average age of the population
D
how they will influence cultural change within the area
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What role did the Mohawk Valley Resource Center in New York play in the resettlement of Bosnian refugees?

A
The center provided cultural orientation programs to help refugees adapt to American culture.
B
The center hired refugees as workers to help them gain employment in their new community.
C
The center offered medical care and provided childcare for working parents in refugee families.
D
The center provided financial assistance to help refugees pay for housing and other necessities.
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Which city became a leader in the aerospace industry during the Second Great Migration?

A
Chicago
B
Los Angeles
C
Detroit
D
Philadelphia
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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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Read the restatement of a letter written by Chief John Ross to the US government in 1836.We place our hopes in your kindness, humanity, compassion, and benevolence. It is to you that we repeatedly direct our pleas. Please protect our people and preserve what remains of our well-being. Do not let our abandoned homes stand as evidence of our ruin. However, we hold back, keeping to ourselves the torment that consumes us as we consider our families and esteemed elders. We keep our fears of suffering, devastation, and mortality at bay, all of which are inevitable outcomes of this destructive agreement.What was Chief Ross asking of the government?

A
for the US Supreme Court to rule in favor of the Cherokee people in their lawsuit
B
for Congress to end the plan to remove Indigenous people from the east to the west
C
for President Andrew Jackson to provide military support for the removal of Indigenous people
D
for Congress to provide housing for the Cherokee people who were relocating to Indian Territory
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In 1980, Pedro fled from Cuba as a teenager to escape persecution. He traveled via a small boat, landed in Florida, and eventually settled in Miami. At first, it was a struggle to survive in a new place. He had to find a place to live, learn a new language, and earn an income. While working at a restaurant during the day, he took classes at night to gain an education. He studied business and decided to save up money to open his own restaurant one day. Now, more than 40 years later, he owns three restaurants across South Florida. Pedro discovered that he is hardworking and resourceful while living in the country that he now calls home.How did migration help to influence Pedro’s identity?

A
Adjusting to a new environment helped him appreciate his country of origin.
B
Experiencing the responses of the host society affected how he saw himself.
C
Undergoing forced migration helped him identify and appreciate his strengths.
D
Gaining a new perspective encouraged an appreciation for his cultural heritage.
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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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What percent of refugees have limited proficiency in the English language?

A
less than 10 percent
B
almost 25 percent
C
about 45 percent
D
nearly 60 percent
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How can stricter immigration policies affect Latin American immigrants?

A
They do not affect immigrants' feelings or status.
B
They can make it easier for immigrants to gain citizenship.
C
They can create an environment of uncertainty and fear.
D
They encourage immigrants to return to their home countries.
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About how many Bosnian refugees came to the United States during the 1990s?

A
57,000 people
B
98,000 people
C
132,000 people
D
210,000 people
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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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