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jc611

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Why are white ethnic groups, such asPolish and Italian Americans, less distinctive than African, Hispanic, and Asian Americans in their political opinions?
 
  a. Their economic liberalism has tended to strengthen and their social conservatism has become less pronounced in ways that made them similar to other white Americans.
  b. Their economic liberalism has tended to fadeand their social conservatism has become more prominent in ways that made them similar to other white Americans.
  c. They have become a smaller part of the U.S. population and are, therefore, easier to ignore.
  d. Since the time of the New Deal, low- and moderate-income people of European ancestry have continued to identify much more strongly with Republicans than with Democrats.

Question 2

The influx of immigrants to America's shores in the nineteenth century triggered negative reactions, sparking what has been termed __________ sentiment.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

nativist



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