American Cultures Chapter 8 Study Guide - Part 3

What does the acronym WASP stand for in the context of American social history?

• White Anglo-Saxon Protestant

• Western American Social Party

• Workers and Students Program

What did most Progressives encourage everyone to follow?

• White, middle-class ways of life

• Multicultural traditions

• Rural agricultural lifestyles

What groups faced prejudice during the Progressive Era?

• African Americans, Latinos, Catholics, Jews, Immigrants

• Wealthy industrialists, WASPs

• Government officials and reformers

What was one goal of settlement houses in the process of Americanization?

• To encourage immigrants to maintain their traditional customs

• To get immigrants to dress, eat, and act like white, middle-class Protestants

• To promote the use of native languages in public schools

According to the concept of Americanization, why was assimilation encouraged for immigrants?

• It would make immigrants more loyal to the U.S.

• It would help immigrants return to their home countries

• It would reduce the number of immigrants

Which group was as racist as non-progressives during the Progressive Era?

• Many Progressives

• Only non-progressives

• Only scientists

What did some Progressives use to justify the passage of segregation and "Jim Crow" laws?

• Economic theories

• So-called scientific theories about intelligence

• Religious beliefs

How did so-called scientific theories contribute to racism during the Progressive Era?

• They promoted equality among all races

• They claimed dark-skinned peoples had less intelligence than whites

• They encouraged integration in schools

What approach did Booker T. Washington advocate for achieving racial progress?

• Immediate protest and confrontation

• Patience and slow movement towards progress

• Isolation from society

According to Booker T. Washington, what should individuals do to win respect and exercise full rights?

• Demand rights immediately

• Work hard and wait patiently

• Ignore societal expectations