"The Immigrant Contribution"

Which of the following best describes JFK’s main overall message in “The Immigrant Contribution”?

• Immigration is a core part of American society and an expression of the nation’s values.

• Immigration to America reflects the plentiful opportunities the nation offers to newcomers.

• Immigrants have had difficulty assimilating into American society, but eventually they adapt.

• Immigrants have faced much discrimination throughout the years.

According to “The Immigrant Contribution,” what two main hopes did nearly all immigrants have when coming to the United States? Choose 2.

• The hope for security

• The hope for adventure

• The hope for personal freedom

• The hope for economic opportunities

Which of the following aspects of life in the United States have benefited from the contributions of immigrants, as mentioned in “The Immigrant Contribution”? Choose 2.

• Sports

• Health Care

• Food

• Language

According to “The Immigrant Contribution,” what does the concept of the “melting pot” represent?

• the idea that all people, whether newly arrived or long established in the United States, are different

• the desire for new immigrants to get rid of their old culture for a new one

• the belief that a shared background as a nation of immigrants unifies all United States citizens

• the process of blending many ethnicities in the United States into a single nationality

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between a woman and her descendants?

• They are her children or the children of her children.

• They are relatives who lived long before she was even born.

• They are part of a group of families who have lived together.

• They are her family members who immigrated to the U.S. together.

In which of these situations is a person most likely to go through naturalization in the United States? Base your answer on the meaning of naturalization.

• when he or she becomes a citizen

• when he or she becomes an immigrant

• when he or she gets a job in the U.S.

• when he or she travels to the U.S. for a visit

If a group has several factions, what does that mean?

• Each faction represents the outlook of the group.

• There are multiple leaders in the group.

• The factions are defined parts of the group.

• The group has many sources of money.

According to “The Immigrant Contribution,” how is immigration a “gesture of faith in social mobility”?

• U.S. society is constantly changing, and immigrants are a central part of that social process.

• Immigrants have contributed to the United States’ growth in industry, agriculture, and business.

• Immigrants believe that moving to the United States offers them a chance to improve their social and economic status.

• The pioneering spirit of the nation—the desire to conquer new frontiers and explore the unknown—is kept alive by immigrants.

According to “The Immigrant Contribution,” what does the idea of equality mean in the United States?

• Granting citizens equality is the surest way to create a powerful nation.

• All U.S. citizens should have equal opportunities and freedoms.

• People of different talents and abilities are still equal in character.

• U.S. citizens view one another as equals instead of looking down on anyone.

Which of the following statements is the main theme of “The Immigrant Contribution”?

• Immigrants had to overcome hard times.

• Immigrants embody the spirit of the United States and have defined its history.

• Immigrants have significantly contributed to world politics.

• Immigrants brought many types of food to the U.S.