Question 1

What explains the growing income disparity between wealthy and poor since the 1970s?

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Question 2

What were the greatest achievements of Big Science in the post-World War II era? What issues and problems emerged with the close relationship among the federal government,defense industries,and American research universities?

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Question 3

In general,the effects of the electronic new media in the early twentieth century were

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The electronic new media in the early twentieth century, such as radio and film, provided ordinary citizens with access to information and entertainment that was previously unavailable to them. This led to greater democratization of society and access to the public sphere. While there may have been some reinforcement of existing power structures, the overall effect was to empower ordinary citizens by providing them with new means of communication and information exchange.

Question 4

The leading painting movement in the immediate post-World War II period was

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Question 5

Which of the following was not among the notable ethnic and African writers of the period since the 1980s?

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Raymond Carver was not known as an ethnic or African writer. The other options are all notable writers of color who have made significant contributions to literature since the 1980s.

Question 6

The authors conclude that after much of its history as a revolutionary force in a conservative world,America "is now a conservative force in a world of revolution." Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Question 7

Mexican American mutual aid societies or Mutualistas provided

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Mexican American mutual aid societies or Mutualistas primarily provided aid for the sick and disabled, recreation, and defense against discrimination. Though some mutualistas may have provided some economic aid, it was not their primary function. They also did not serve as a political alternative, artistic, intellectual, or religious outlets, nor did they help maintain Mexican citizenship within the United States.

Question 8

Signs of progress for African Americans in the early 2000s include all of the following except

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The other choices (A, B, D, and E) all reflect signs of progress for African Americans in the early 2000s. However, declining numbers of single, female-headed households do not necessarily reflect progress, as this could be a result of a variety of factors, including changing social and economic conditions or changes in government policies. Additionally, it is worth noting that progress for African Americans is a complex and ongoing issue with many different indicators and areas for improvement.

Question 9

Which of the following is not among the reasons that Mexican immigrants were,for a long time,slow to become American citizens?

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The option C cites that almost all Mexican immigrants remained migrant farm laborers unable to settle down in cities as a reason for their slow adoption of American citizenship. However, this is not entirely accurate as many Mexican immigrants did settle down in cities, and urban or suburban Mexican-American communities have existed for decades. The other options all contribute to the reasons why Mexican immigrants were slow to become American citizens.

Question 10

Which of the following was not among prominent American playwrights or musical theater creators in the late twentieth century?

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Jackson Pollock was a prominent artist and major figure in the abstract expressionist movement, but he was not a playwright or musical theater creator. The other four individuals listed are all noteworthy figures in American theater.

Question 11

The first significant numbers of Mexican American immigrants to the United States came during the

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The era of the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920, saw significant numbers of Mexican American immigrants to the United States. This was due to the political instability and violence in Mexico during that time, as well as the demand for cheap labor in the United States. While there were previous waves of Mexican immigration before this period, they were relatively small and not as significant in numbers.

Question 12

What were the costs and benefits of the new information age economy?

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Question 13

In 2006,the number of college graduates in the 25-34 age group was approximately one person in

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In 2006, approximately one in five people in the 25-34 age group were college graduates.

Question 14

A few early-twentieth-century intellectuals like Horace Kallen and Randolph Bourne were advocates of

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Horace Kallen and Randolph Bourne were advocates of cultural pluralism, which celebrated and respected cultural diversity rather than promoting assimilation into a homogeneous culture. They argued that America should embrace and appreciate the various cultures present within society rather than forcing everyone to conform to a single, dominant culture.

Question 15

In the late twentieth and early twenty-first century,American fiction reflected

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All of these options are reflected in American fiction during this time period. Women writers and female perspectives became more prevalent, Native American literature experienced a renaissance, stories about the experiences of immigrants in America were told, and political themes and social commentary were abundant.

Question 16

Critics of multiculturalism in American education charged that too much of it would lead to

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Critics argued that an overemphasis on multiculturalism could result in a loss of national cohesion and a failure to appreciate shared values and a common American identity. They feared that this could lead to divisions and conflicts within society.

Question 17

Evaluate the impact of the postindustrial economy on the American family.In what ways is it accurate to say that the family has not so much declined as altered its forms and functions? What were the greatest challenges that American families faced?

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Question 18

Account for the rise of minority groups in American society since World War II.Do you think that this rise has been a healthy development? Why or why not?

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Question 19

Which of these is NOT among the challenges facing America and Americans in the twenty-first century?

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Although women's increasing presence in the workforce may bring about new challenges and opportunities, it is not typically framed as a major challenge facing America in the twenty-first century. The other options - the unequal distribution of wealth, diminishing oil supplies and the need for alternative energy sources, enhancing national security without eroding civil liberties, and protecting the nation's borders without preventing desirable immigrants from coming to the U.S. - are all commonly cited as pressing issues facing the country.

Question 20

African Americans' goal of achieving higher education received a substantial boost when the Supreme Court ruled in 2003 that.

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The Supreme Court's ruling in 2003 affirmed the legitimacy of affirmative action in admissions, as long as strict quotas or point systems were not used. This was a significant boost for African Americans seeking higher education, as it allowed universities to consider race as one of many factors in the admissions process.

Quiz 42: The American People Face a New Century