The New Deal and War Quiz
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Which countries were the primary sources of immigration before the war?

  • Italy, Austria–Hungary, Russia, Poland, and Greece (correct)
  • China, Japan, and the Philippines
  • Germany, France, and Spain
  • Ireland, England, and Sweden
  • What cultural factor contributed to the upset among Americans regarding the new wave of immigrants?

  • Immigrants predominantly spoke English
  • Many immigrants were Catholics or Jews (correct)
  • Immigrants came from wealthier backgrounds
  • New immigrants shared similar cultural practices
  • What was one social concern related to the immigrant population before the war?

  • Refusal to build homes
  • Radicalism and desire for dramatic social change (correct)
  • Establishment of permanent agencies
  • High levels of unemployment insurance usage
  • What was NOT a reason for the upset among Americans regarding the influx of immigrants?

    <p>Economic prosperity of immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a consequence faced by immigrants in their new country?

    <p>Facing prejudice and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common characteristic of the immigrants arriving in the decade prior to the war?

    <p>They often lacked skills for available jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor did NOT influence American perceptions of immigrants during the pre-war era?

    <p>The educational levels they possessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the sentiment towards immigrants during that time?

    <p>Concerns about the influence of different cultural backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Social Security Act?

    <p>A federal pension system with employee contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Social Security Act made law?

    <p>1935</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement aligns with Senator Ellison Smith's view from his speech?

    <p>Immigration should be highly restricted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Roosevelt's stance on the Social Security Act?

    <p>He was determined to support its passage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What funding strategy did the Social Security Act incorporate?

    <p>Employer matching of employee contributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the aims of the second New Deal?

    <p>To provide jobs and relief to the unemployed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Harry Laughlin?

    <p>An educator and sociologist who promoted forced sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What target group did Harry Laughlin believe was inferior?

    <p>Southern and Eastern Europeans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Laughlin's research suggest about certain ethnic groups?

    <p>They were more likely to end up in a prison or mental hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a photo depicting an immigrant family be used as an advertisement for the second New Deal?

    <p>To showcase the assistance aimed at helping immigrant families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What extreme measure did Laughlin advocate for certain populations?

    <p>Forced sterilization to limit their offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Harry Laughlin publish his controversial book on forced sterilization?

    <p>1922</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common misconception about immigrant families during the second New Deal?

    <p>They were often seen as a financial burden</p> Signup and view all the answers

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