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Immigration
I want to come over!
Test Prep
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a variety of cultures
What is cultural diversity?
100
a formal agreement
What is a treaty?
100
Why did the US and Canada first encourage immigration?
to increase the work force, to have people to cultivate land, raise crops and work in cities
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Why did most of the first wave of immigrants adapt fairly easily to life in the US?
they had similar backgrounds and languages
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When 2 groups of people share ideas and ways of doing things, they are practicing__________.
What is cultural exchange?
200
the process in which different cultures share ideas and ways of doing things
What is cultural exchange?
200
an area of land set aside by the Canadian government
What is a reserve?
200
Why do the US and Canada continue to attract immigrants today?
they are wealthy countries with stable governments and good opportunities
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Why was the 2nd wave of immigrants discriminated against when the 1st wave of immigrants largely was not?
their culture and traditions were different from those of the 1st wave of immigrants
200
Which group in Canada often talks about forming an independent country?
What is French Canadians?
300
an area of land set aside for a special purpose
What is a reservation?
300
a person who has moved to another country
What is an immigrant?
300
Why do some immigrants find it challenging to balance their cultural heritage with their new environment?
they find it hard to keep customs of their original culture when they need to learn a new language, laws and customs of their new country
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How does American society influence American music?
American society is very diverse and Americans listen to a wide variety of music
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How are First Nations preserving their culture?
What is they are working with the government to fix past problems and are using native languages in their schools
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a country in which all cultures blend together to form a single culture
What is a melting pot?
400
the way that Canadians view immigration is not a melting pot like the US, but more like this word
What is a mosaic?
400
How do Canadians contribute to Florida's economy?
they visit as tourists
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What is it about jazz or rock and roll that makes them uniquely American?
Both originated in the US and the music is a combination of different music traditions
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Why is it important for Canadians to view themselves as different from Americans?
Canadians want to have their own culture that is not the same as the US
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people who share a language, history and culture
What is an ethnic group?
500
a musical tradition that has its roots in African rhythms that developed in the South among musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington
What is jazz?
500
In what ways would Florida's economy be affected if these tourists vacationed somewhere else?
it would harm businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and amusement centers, resulting in job losses
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What kind of standard of living do the US and Canada have?
both have high standards of living
500
What are the 2 main languages spoken in Canada?
What are French and English?