Question

identify a true statement about white ethnic americans.
a. they experienced discrimination because many white ethnic americans were not protestant.
b. they migrated primarily from northern europe and assumed a dominant cultural position in society.
c. the italians were the first white ethnic immigrants to enter the united states.
d. they arrived early in the nineteenth century.

the u.s. census of _______ made it possible for the first time for individuals to identify themselves as being of more than one race.
a. 1965
b. 2000
c. 1790
d. 1880

which of the following is an example of a primary sex characteristic in females?
a. the vagina
b. a layer of fatty tissue throughout the body
c. the enlargement of breasts
d. menstruation

Explanation:

First Question (Identify a true statement about white ethnic Americans)

• Option a: Many white ethnic groups (e.g., Irish, Italian, Polish) faced discrimination partly due to non - Protestant faiths (e.g., Catholic, Jewish), so this is true.
• Option b: Early dominant white ethnic groups were from northern Europe, but later white ethnic immigrants (e.g., from southern/eastern Europe) did not assume dominant cultural positions immediately. So this is false.
• Option c: The first white ethnic immigrants were not Italians (e.g., English, Dutch, German came earlier). So this is false.
• Option d: Many white ethnic groups arrived in different time periods, and not all arrived early in the 19th century (some earlier, some later). So this is false.

The 2000 U.S. Census was the first to allow people to mark more than one race, providing the option for multi - racial identification. The other years (1965 is not a census year, 1790 and 1880 had more limited racial classification options) do not fit.

• Primary sex characteristics are present at birth and related to reproductive organs. The vagina is a reproductive organ (primary sex characteristic).
• Option b: A layer of fatty tissue is a secondary sex characteristic (related to sexual maturity, not reproductive organs).
• Option c: Breast enlargement is a secondary sex characteristic.
• Option d: Menstruation is a secondary sex characteristic (related to sexual maturity and reproductive cycle, not a primary organ).

Answer:

a. They experienced discrimination because many white ethnic Americans were not Protestant.

Second Question (The U.S. Census of ______ made it possible for the first time for individuals to identify themselves as being of more than one race)