Quiz 9 F
Which race/Hispanic origin group has the youngest median age in the United States? A) Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders B) American Indians/Alaska Natives C) Non-Hispanic Blacks D)Non-Hispanic Whites E) Hispanics/Latinos
E) Hispanics/Latinos
The largest proportion of Cubans live in which state? A) New York B)Texas C)California D)Arizona E)Florida
E)Florida
Higher SES Hispanics are less likely to identify as being "a typical American" than lower SES Hispanics. True False
False
More than half of Hispanic/Latino immigrants are undocumented True False
False
People who originate in any South American country would be considered "Hispanic or Latino" in the United States. True False
False
Spanish is the official language in every South American country. True False
False
The majority of Hispanics believe that Hispanics living in the United States share a single common culture. True False
False
According to the "Immigration Myths and Facts: Behind the Fallacies" reading, low-skilled immigrants are perfect substitutes for low-skilled natives. True False
Fasle
According to the "Seven Major Immigration Myths Debunked" reading, which of the following taxes do many immigrants pay? A) All of these B) Real estate taxes C) None of these D) Local taxes E)Social Security taxes D)Sales taxes
A) All of these
Among Hispanic/Latino immigrants, which is the most commonly reported reason for migrating to the United States? A) Economic reasons B) Conflict/persecution in one's home country C) Educational opportunities D) Family reasons
A) Economic reasons
In which region of the country do most Puerto Ricans live? A) Northeast B) Midwest C)Southwest D) South
A) Northeast
Which is the second largest subgroup of Hispanics living in the United States? A) Puerto Ricans B) Dominicans C)None of these D) Mexicans E) Cubans
A) Puerto Ricans
According to the "Who is Latino?" reading, people from which of the following places would be considered Hispanic? (check all that apply) A) Puerto Rico B) Cuba C) Portugal D) Spain E) Peru
A) Puerto Rico B) Cuba D) Spain E) Peru
Between 2010 and 2050, the Hispanic/Latino population is expected to: A) Roughly double in size B) Roughly triple in size C) Decrease by roughly 10% D) Remain the same
A) Roughly double in size
Of the choices below, which racial category are Hispanics/Latinos most likely to endorse on the U.S. Census? A) Black/African American B) White C) Indigenous D) None of these
B) White
According to the "Who is Latino?" reading, in American politics, Hispanics are often assumed to have which political party affiliation? A) Socialist B) Republican C) Democratic
C) Democratic
According to the "Immigration Myths and Facts: Behind the Fallacies" reading, which of the following terms is used to describe the historical pattern of immigration from Mexico? A)Inverted B) Forced migration C) Reflexive D) Circular
D) Circular
Which is the largest Hispanic subgroup in the United State A) Puerto Ricans B) None of these C) Cubans D) Mexicans
D) Mexicans
In which two states (almost half) of Hispanics live? A) New York B)Florida C) None of these D) Texas E) California
D) Texas E) California
According to the "Immigration Myths and Facts: Behind the Fallacies" reading, immigrants have skills at the _____ of the skills spectrum. A) Low end and middle B)Low end C) Middle D) Very high and very low ends E)High end
D) Very high and very low ends
According to the "Who is Latino?" reading, immigration is the most important political issue to Hispanics. True False
False
According to the "Seven Major Immigration Myths Debunked" reading, undocumented immigration slows down and nearly stops during recessions when there is less demand for labor. True False
True
Almost 1/4 of Hispanics/Latinos live at or below the poverty line. True False
True
Approximately 48% of Hispanics who are in the third or higher immigrant generation identify as an American (not by country of origin or the Hispanic/Latino label). True False
True
Large parts of the southwestern U.S. used to be former Mexican territory. True False
True