Immigration Quiz

What was the foreign-born population percentage in 1970?

• Below 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the significance of the 1965 immigration legislation?

• It restricted immigration from Asia

• It was part of the Civil Rights reforms

• It increased quotas for European immigrants

• It ended all immigration quotas

What is a common argument against immigration mentioned in the text?

• Immigrants contribute to cultural diversity

• Immigrants lower wages for native workers

• Immigrants increase innovation

• Immigrants boost the economy

What is the effect of immigration on native-born workers' wages according to the text?

• It increases wages for all native-born workers.

• It has no effect on wages.

• It depresses wages, especially in low-skilled labor markets.

• It only affects high-skilled labor markets.

According to the NRC researchers, what is a result of the presence of immigrants in New Jersey and California?

• Higher local taxes

• Lower local taxes

• Increased cultural diversity

• Decreased public transportation

What is a common claim about American economic development related to immigration?

• It has been fostered by investments in scientific and technological innovation

• It has been hindered by cultural differences

• It has been slowed by language barriers

• It has been unaffected by immigration

What is a common fear regarding immigrants in traditional societies?

• They will not integrate.

• They might challenge existing social arrangements.

• They will not contribute economically.

• They will not learn the language.

What industry was transformed by Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the 1920s?

• Textile industry.

• Motion picture industry.

• Automotive industry.

• Steel industry.

What was the impact of new Hollywood moguls on movie content?

• They focused on ethnic and religious themes.

• They ignored any hint of ethnicity or religion.

• They only produced documentaries.

• They focused solely on historical dramas.

What was a significant share of the urban population in the early 20th century?

• Native-born Americans.

• Consumers of art and culture, of immigrant stock.

• Rural farmers.

• Government officials.