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The definition of European Americans is restricted to individuals whose ancestry traces exclusively to the earliest European settlers within the United States.
Answer: False
European Americans are broadly defined as individuals with ancestry tracing back to Europe. This demographic encompasses descendants of the earliest European settlers in the United States, as well as more recent immigrants, and has historically constituted the largest panethnic group in the U.S. since the 17th century.
The 2020 U.S. Census reported that over 120 million individuals provided detailed European ancestry responses.
Answer: True
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 120,114,876 individuals provided detailed European write-in ancestry responses, representing a significant portion of the population.
Many individuals of British descent historically undercounted their ancestry by identifying simply as 'Americans' on census surveys.
Answer: True
Historical census data indicates that many individuals of British ancestry tended to identify their origin as 'American' rather than specifying British heritage, leading to an undercount of this specific ancestry.
The census response 'American' as an ancestry signifies a preference for identifying with a specific European ethnic group over nationality.
Answer: False
The census response 'American' or 'United States' as an ancestry typically signifies identification with nationality rather than a specific European ethnic origin, reflecting a complex interplay of assimilation and identity.
In a 1995 survey, 'European American' was the preferred racial/ethnic terminology for a majority of respondents.
Answer: False
A 1995 survey indicated that 'European American' was the preferred term for only 2.35% of respondents, whereas 'White' was preferred by a significantly larger majority (61.66%).
Northwestern European Americans include individuals from countries like Poland, Russia, and Hungary.
Answer: False
Northwestern European Americans typically include individuals from countries such as Britain, Germany, Ireland, and Scandinavia. Poland, Russia, and Hungary are generally categorized under Eastern European Americans.
Eastern European Americans primarily encompass nationalities such as Italians, Greeks, and Portuguese.
Answer: False
Eastern European Americans primarily include individuals from countries like Poland, Russia, and Hungary. Italians, Greeks, and Portuguese are typically categorized under Southern European Americans.
The terms 'White' and 'European' are criticized for their vagueness, as they can blur important distinctions between different groups.
Answer: True
Critics argue that broad terms like 'White' and 'European' can obscure significant distinctions among diverse populations, potentially leading to the homogenization of distinct cultural heritages.
The percentage of the U.S. population identifying as European American increased from 81.1% in 1800 to 72.4% in 2010.
Answer: True
The proportion of the U.S. population identifying as European American decreased from 81.1% in 1800 to 72.4% in 2010, reflecting demographic shifts and increased diversity.
Groups like Italians, Greeks, and Poles have historically assimilated so completely that they no longer maintain high levels of ethnic identity.
Answer: False
Contrary to complete assimilation, groups such as Italians, Greeks, and Poles have, particularly since the 1960s, shown a tendency to maintain and express high levels of ethnic identity, often alongside broader American cultural integration.
The term 'wonder-breading' refers to the successful integration and homogenization of all European ethnic groups into a single American identity.
Answer: False
'Wonder-breading' is a term used critically to describe the tendency to view Americans of European descent as a monolithic group, potentially erasing distinct cultural heritages, rather than a successful homogenization.
In the 1995 OMB survey, what percentage of respondents preferred the term 'White' over 'European American'?
Answer: 61.66%
In a 1995 survey, 61.66% of respondents preferred the term 'White,' significantly more than the 2.35% who preferred 'European American'.
Which subgroup of European Americans typically includes individuals from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine?
Answer: Eastern European Americans
The Eastern European American subgroup typically comprises individuals from countries such as Poland, Russia, and Ukraine, largely arriving during the 'New Immigration' waves.
The criticism that terms like 'White' and 'European' can blur distinctions and erase unique cultural heritage is referred to as:
Answer: Wonder-breading
The critical perspective that broad terms like 'White' or 'European' can obscure specific ethnic identities and cultural heritages is often termed 'wonder-breading'.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a main category for subgrouping European Americans?
Answer: Western European Americans
The primary categories for subgrouping European Americans typically include Northwestern, Eastern, and Southern European Americans. 'Western European Americans' is not listed as a distinct main category in the provided context.
The term 'White Anglo-Saxon Protestant' (WASP) traditionally refers to Americans of which background?
Answer: English, Protestant, and Northern European ancestry.
The term 'White Anglo-Saxon Protestant' (WASP) traditionally denotes Americans of English, Protestant, and Northern European descent, historically associated with the dominant cultural elite.
What does the 'American' or 'United States' ancestry response signify in census data?
Answer: Identification with the nationality rather than a specific European ethnic origin.
The census response of 'American' or 'United States' ancestry typically indicates an identification with national identity over a specific European ethnic origin, reflecting assimilation or a preference for national affiliation.
What is a criticism of using broad terms like 'White' or 'European' for diverse populations?
Answer: They can obscure important distinctions and erase unique cultural heritage.
A primary criticism of broad demographic terms like 'White' or 'European' is their potential to obscure crucial distinctions between diverse groups and diminish the recognition of unique cultural heritages.
The proportion of European-born individuals among the foreign-born population in the U.S. increased significantly between 1960 and 2010.
Answer: False
The proportion of European-born individuals among the foreign-born population in the U.S. decreased significantly between 1960 and 2010, falling from 75.0% to 12.1%.
Before 1881, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. came from Southern and Eastern Europe.
Answer: False
Prior to 1881, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. originated from Northwestern Europe, a period often referred to as 'Old Immigration.' Immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe increased significantly after 1881, marking the era of 'New Immigration'.
The period between 1901 and 1910 saw the lowest number of European immigrants arriving in the U.S. between 1820 and 1970.
Answer: False
The period between 1901 and 1910 was characterized by one of the highest influxes of European immigrants, with over 8.1 million arrivals, not the lowest.
Between 1820 and 1978, Ireland contributed more immigrants to the U.S. than Germany.
Answer: False
Between 1820 and 1978, Germany contributed the largest number of immigrants to the U.S. (6.9 million), followed by Italy (5.2 million) and Ireland (4.7 million).
The 1924 Immigration Act was designed to encourage immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe by establishing quotas favoring those regions.
Answer: False
The 1924 Immigration Act (National Origins Act) established quotas based on the 1890 U.S. census, which significantly limited immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe while favoring those from Northwestern Europe.
The shift in immigration patterns after 1881, characterized by increased arrivals from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe, is known as:
Answer: The New Immigration
The period following 1881, marked by a surge in immigrants from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe, is historically termed 'New Immigration,' contrasting with the earlier 'Old Immigration' from Northwestern Europe.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the top contributors of immigrants to the U.S. between 1820 and 1978?
Answer: Sweden
Between 1820 and 1978, Germany, Italy, and Ireland were among the top contributors of immigrants. Sweden was a significant source but not as large as these three in total numbers during that specific period.
What does the term 'Old Immigration' refer to in the context of U.S. history?
Answer: The period before 1881 when most immigrants came from Northwestern Europe.
'Old Immigration' refers to the period preceding 1881, characterized by a majority of immigrants originating from Northwestern European countries such as Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia.
How did the proportion of European-born individuals among the foreign-born population in the U.S. change from 1960 to 2016?
Answer: It decreased significantly from 75.0% to 10.9%.
The proportion of European-born individuals within the U.S. foreign-born population experienced a substantial decline, falling from 75.0% in 1960 to 10.9% in 2016.
Which of the following is listed as a major European immigration wave period into the U.S. between 1820 and 1970?
Answer: 1901-1910
The period from 1901 to 1910 represents a major wave of European immigration to the U.S., experiencing the highest number of arrivals between 1820 and 1970.
The 1924 Immigration Act implemented a quota system based on which U.S. census year to regulate immigration?
Answer: 1890
The National Origins Act of 1924 utilized the 1890 U.S. census data to establish quotas, thereby favoring immigration from Northwestern European countries.
How did the U.S. Census Bureau categorize European immigration historically, distinguishing between different periods and origins?
Answer: By differentiating between 'Old Immigration' (Northwestern Europe, pre-1881) and 'New Immigration' (Central/Eastern/Southern Europe, post-1881).
Historically, the U.S. Census Bureau has categorized European immigration by distinguishing between 'Old Immigration' (pre-1881, primarily Northwestern Europe) and 'New Immigration' (post-1881, from Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe).
German Americans represented the largest self-reported European ancestry group in the United States according to the 2020 Census.
Answer: False
The 2020 Census data indicates that British Americans (46.6 million) and German Americans (45 million) were the largest self-reported European ancestry groups, with British Americans slightly exceeding German Americans in reported numbers.
A 2015 genetic study found that German ancestry was the most prevalent European ancestry among white Americans.
Answer: False
A 2015 genetic study concluded that British ancestry was the most prevalent European ancestry among white Americans, not German ancestry.
Genetic studies suggest that European Americans have a negligible amount of Native American or African ancestry.
Answer: False
Genetic studies indicate that while European Americans are predominantly of European descent, a portion, particularly in the Southern U.S., possesses varying amounts of Native American and African ancestry.
Scandinavian ancestry is a significant component of European American ancestry in all 50 states.
Answer: False
Scandinavian ancestry among European Americans is not evenly distributed; it is notably concentrated in specific regions, particularly Minnesota and the Dakotas, rather than being significant across all 50 states.
According to the 2020 US Census, which group constituted the largest self-reported European ancestry in the United States?
Answer: British Americans
The 2020 U.S. Census identified British Americans as the largest self-reported European ancestry group, with 46.6 million individuals reporting this heritage.
What did a 2015 genetic study reveal about the most common European ancestry among white Americans?
Answer: British ancestry was found to be the most prevalent.
A 2015 genetic study indicated that British ancestry was the most prevalent European ancestry among white Americans, found across all states.
What trend is observed regarding the concentration of Scandinavian ancestry among European Americans?
Answer: It is highly concentrated in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Scandinavian ancestry among European Americans shows a distinct regional concentration, being particularly significant in Minnesota and the Dakotas, rather than being evenly distributed.
David Hackett Fischer's work suggests that folkways from four distinct groups from the United Kingdom significantly shaped the United States.
Answer: True
David Hackett Fischer's research posits that the folkways originating from four distinct groups within the United Kingdom profoundly influenced the development of American society, politics, and economy.
The English language and the common law system in the U.S. have no significant influence from the United Kingdom or Ireland.
Answer: False
The English language and the common law system in the United States are foundational elements directly influenced by the cultural and legal traditions of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Hamburgers and hot dogs are American inventions with no European origins.
Answer: False
While popularized in the United States, the origins of hamburgers and hot dogs are attributed to German immigrants, indicating a clear European lineage for these foods.
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is historically linked to a 1621 harvest feast shared by British settlers and Native Americans.
Answer: True
The origins of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday are commonly traced to a 1621 harvest feast involving British settlers from Plymouth Colony and members of the Wampanoag tribe.
Baseball originated in Scotland, while golf originated in England.
Answer: False
Baseball has roots in English games, while golf originated in Scotland. The earliest recorded games of base-ball were played in England, and golf originated in 15th-century Scotland.
The melody for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' is derived from an original American composition.
Answer: False
The melody for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' is based on 'To Anacreon in Heaven,' an 18th-century English song composed by John Stafford Smith.
The American legal system draws its primary influences from Asian philosophies and indigenous tribal laws.
Answer: False
The American legal system is primarily influenced by European traditions, notably French philosophy and English common law, rather than Asian philosophies or indigenous tribal laws as its primary sources.
According to David Hackett Fischer, which aspect of American society was significantly shaped by the folkways of four distinct UK groups?
Answer: Its enduring democratic politics, capitalist economy, and libertarian laws
David Hackett Fischer argues that the folkways of four distinct British groups significantly shaped core aspects of American society, including its democratic politics, capitalist economy, and libertarian legal framework.
The first recorded game of base-ball mentioned in the source took place in which city?
Answer: London
The earliest recorded game of base-ball, as mentioned in the source, occurred in London in 1748.
What is the origin of the melody used for the American patriotic song 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?
Answer: An 18th-century English song titled 'To Anacreon in Heaven'
The melody for 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was adapted from 'To Anacreon in Heaven,' an English song composed by John Stafford Smith.
Which of the following sports originated in Scotland and was introduced to America by Scottish immigrants?
Answer: Golf
Golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century and was subsequently introduced to America by Scottish immigrants.
What is the primary language spoken by European Americans?
Answer: English
English is the predominant language spoken by European Americans, reflecting the historical dominance of English-speaking settlers and the widespread adoption of the language.
What historical event is associated with the origin of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday?
Answer: A harvest feast shared by British settlers and Native Americans in 1621.
The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is historically linked to a 1621 harvest feast shared between British settlers of Plymouth Colony and Native Americans.
Which of the following is a significant influence on the American legal system mentioned in the source?
Answer: French philosophy and English common law
The American legal system is significantly influenced by European intellectual traditions, particularly French philosophy and the principles of English common law.
According to the source, which group introduced fried chicken to the Southern United States?
Answer: Scottish immigrants
Scottish immigrants are credited with introducing fried chicken to the culinary traditions of the Southern United States.
The first golf course in America, established in 1888, was named after a famous golf club in which country?
Answer: Scotland
The first golf course in America, established in 1888, was named Saint Andrew's Golf Club, after the renowned golf club in Scotland.
What does the phrase 'As American as apple pie' suggest?
Answer: That apple pie is quintessentially or typically American.
The idiom 'As American as apple pie' implies that apple pie is a quintessential or highly characteristic symbol of American culture.
The Spaniards were the first Europeans to establish a continuous presence in Alaska.
Answer: False
While Spaniards established the first continuous European presence in St. Augustine, Florida, Russians were the first Europeans to settle in Alaska.
Virginia Dare, the first British child born in the Americas, was born in the Jamestown Colony.
Answer: False
Virginia Dare, the first British child born in the Americas, was born in the Roanoke Colony in 1587, not the later Jamestown Colony.
St. Augustine, Florida, is significant as the site of the first Russian settlement in the contiguous United States.
Answer: False
St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565, is recognized as the site of the first Spanish settlement in the contiguous United States. Russian settlement occurred primarily in Alaska.
Which European nation was the first to establish a continuous presence in the contiguous United States?
Answer: Spain
Spain established the first continuous European presence in the contiguous United States with the founding of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565.