White in the US

Question 1

What was the nature of the act that occurred at Browne’s Irish Marketplace in 2018?

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an act of vandalism rooted in anti-immigrant beliefs

Question 2

Review the graph.

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English, German, Irish

Question 3

What was a significant factor in helping European ethnic groups, including Irish and Italians, assimilate into the American middle class?

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the benefits provided by the GI Bill

Question 4

Which religion has historically been dominant among the White demographic in the US?

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Protestant Christianity

Question 5

How has the expansion of US census categories impacted the reported White population in the US?

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It has contributed to the decrease of the reported White population.

Question 6

In the context of race, Whiteness has historically been a marker of

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privilege.

Question 7

Which act removed the national origins quotas established in the 1920s?

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the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

Question 8

How are American Jewish people of European descent (Ashkenazi Jews) often classified in the US racial and ethnic landscape?

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as White due to their European origins, but their experiences as a religious and ethnic minority have been distinct

Question 9

In the 1800s, what was the status of Irish and Italian immigrants in terms of racial classification?

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They were classified as non-White and faced discrimination.

White in the US Answers