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Immigration and Refugees Quiz

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Why did many immigrants leave their homelands?

To escape natural disasters in their home countries
Due to fear of persecution, economic distress, war, and political instability (correct)
To pursue higher education opportunities
To follow family members who had already immigrated

How did the Church respond a century ago to the needs of immigrants?

By promoting anti-immigrant policies
By building parishes and schools, establishing charitable institutions, evangelizing newcomers (correct)
By discouraging immigrants from integrating into society
By ignoring the needs of immigrants

What do the Bishops reject according to the text?

Cultural integration
Anti-immigrant stance, nativism, ethnocentricity, racism (correct)
Immigration entirely
Ethnic diversity

Who are most of the immigrants described in the text?

Skilled workers, professionals, refugees, individuals on the edge of survival (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the United States in terms of immigration?

"Nation of immigrants," cultural pluralism, diversity of national and ethnic origins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do the Bishops urge governments, particularly the US government, to do regarding immigrants?

Welcome immigrants and provide for their immediate needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Church support regarding undocumented migration?

The Church supports the human rights of all people regardless of entry circumstances (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of the section about Immigrant Families and Their Communities?

Immigrants strive to maintain their traditions and contribute to the diversity of American society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do the Bishops call upon all people, especially Catholics, to do regarding newcomers?

Welcome newcomers with hospitality, openness, and eagerness to help and learn from them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate resolution for forced and illegal immigration according to the text?

The ultimate resolution lies in changing conditions that drive people from their countries of origin (D) Signup and view all the answers

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