Harvest of Empire - Introduction Quiz

What does Gonzalez hope readers will achieve by reading 'Harvest of Empire'?

Question Answer Choices A broader perspective on Asian immigration to the United States. A comprehensive knowledge of European immigration to the United States. A detailed understanding of the U.S. political system. A deeper understanding of Latinos in the United States.

What did the Sensenbrenner Bill propose that led to the 2006 protests?

Question Answer Choices Increased funding for Latino community programs. A series of sanctions that would detrimentally affect the lives of millions of undocumented immigrants. A new pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. A series of benefits and protections for undocumented immigrants.

What does Gonzalez say about Latino support for political candidates after the 2006 protests?

Question Answer Choices There was increased support from Latino voters for Democratic Party candidates. Latino voters started supporting independent candidates. There was increased support from Latino voters for Republican Party candidates. There was no change in Latino support for political candidates.

According to Gonzalez, what social class have Latinos been relegated to in the United States?

Question Answer Choices An equal social class defined by education and opportunity. A middle social class defined by economic stability. A superior social class defined by wealth and power. An inferior social class defined by language and culture.

What were the three reasons Gonzalez gives for Latino migrants being economically and sociopolitically connected to the United States?

Question Answer Choices Latino migrants are tied to the expansion of the U.S. 'empire'; Latinos have been relegated to an inferior social class defined by language and culture; and most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. in a 'postindustrial' era. Latino migrants are tied to the agricultural industry; Latinos have been welcomed into high social classes; and most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. during the industrial revolution. Latino migrants are tied to the U.S. military; Latinos have been given equal rights; and most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. in the early 1900s. Latino migrants are tied to the tech industry; Latinos have been integrated into mainstream culture; and most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. during the colonial era.

What change did the 2006 protests bring about in the Latino community according to Gonzalez?

Question Answer Choices The protests drastically changed the way the diverse groups within the Latino demographic voted. The protests caused a significant decrease in Latino migration to the US. The protests led to the immediate passing of the Sensenbrenner Bill. The protests resulted in a new political party being formed by Latinos.

What does Gonzalez outline at the end of the introduction to 'Harvest of Empire'?

Question Answer Choices His goals for writing the text. A timeline of Latino migration to the U.S. A detailed history of the Sensenbrenner Bill. His personal biography.

What does Gonzalez say about the media narrative surrounding undocumented immigrants after the 2006 protests?

Question Answer Choices The protests had no effect on the media narrative surrounding undocumented immigrants. The protests caused the media to ignore undocumented immigrants. The protests led to a negative media narrative about Latino citizens. The protests clearly changed the media narrative surrounding undocumented immigrants.

What does Gonzalez say about the era in which most Latino migrants settled in the U.S.?

Question Answer Choices Most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. in the colonial era. Most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. during the agricultural boom. Most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. in a 'postindustrial' era. Most Latino migrants settled in the U.S. during the industrial revolution.

What event does Gonzalez describe at the beginning of the introduction to 'Harvest of Empire'?

Question Answer Choices The 2010 Arizona immigration law protests. The 2006 protests led by Latinos in response to the Sensenbrenner Bill. The 2000 census and the increase in Latino population in the US. The 1994 NAFTA agreement and its impact on Latino migration.