AnswersEN091 Freshman English AWriting a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge

Writing a Narrative about Overcoming a Challenge Answers

10 verified answers1 views
21
Free Preview

Which law required immigrants to be able to read and write?

A
The Chinese Exclusion Act
B
The Immigration Act of 1917
C
The Emergency Quota Act
D
The Johnson-Reed Immigration Act
22
Free Preview

Read Fatima’s paragraph.Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter. At first, the snow twirled gently, lightly dusting the street, cars, and trees with snowy frosting. Then, the snow became a curtain, blinding my view so that I felt cocooned from the outside world. When the snow stopped, ice coated the trees and branches clacked like chattering teeth.

A
Having moved up north just last year, I experienced my first snowstorm this past winter.
B
At first, the snow twirled gently, lightly dusting the street, cars, and trees with snowy frosting.
C
Then, the snow became a curtain, blinding my view so that I felt cocooned from the outside world.
D
When the snow stopped, ice coated the trees and branches clacked like chattering teeth.
23

What outside factor most directly contributed to the formation of enclaves in cities?

A
a common culture among American citizens
B
restricted access to education
C
housing discrimination
D
the availability of jobs
24

Read the sentence.Returning home from the trip, we peeled off our sodden coats, dropped all of our suitcases on the floor, and headed for the kitchen in the back.

A
Returning home from the trip
B
we peeled off our sodden coats
C
dropped all our suitcases on the floor
D
and headed for the kitchen in the back
25

Culture can be defined as

A
a distinct group that lives or works together within a larger community.
B
the belief that certain groups are inferior to other groups.
C
the act of keeping someone or something out or separate.
D
the shared beliefs, values, and way of life of a group.
26

In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act

A
limited Chinese immigration to 5,000 people per year.
B
was strongly opposed by nativist groups.
C
was debated in Congress but did not pass.
D
halted Chinese immigration for a period.
27

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, violent riots were started in several Chinatowns by

A
nativists who were angry and resentful of newcomers.
B
immigrants who were being denied their rights.
C
laborers who were unemployed.
D
city workers who were being denied their wages.

Did you find these answers helpful?