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Asian Americans
DEOMI (test 4)
Question | Answer |
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What is the definition of "Asian" according to the Office of Management and Budget? | Person having origins in any of the ORIGINAL PEOPLES of the FAR EAST, SOUTHEAST ASIA or INDIAN subcontinent |
Which national origin within the Asian racial group currently has the hightest population in the U.S.? | Chinese national origin has 4 million (highest population) in the U.S.? |
What was the purpose of virtually all legislation passed regarding Asian Americans up until the late 1940s? | To BAR or LIMIT or RESTRICT immigration of Asians, strip citizenship/citizenship rights from any person marrying an Asian. |
How were soldiers of Asian ancestry recognized for their contributions to the war effort following WWI? | By being allowed to become naturalized citizens. |
What is considered to be "our worst wartime mistake" during WWII? | The wartime incarceration of Japanese-Americans in internment camps (concentration/relocation camps). |
How does the poverty level of single-race Asian Americans compare to the national average? | It was 11.8% - sligthly lower than national average. |
Which component of the Armed Forces experiences the HIGHEST RETENTION rate for Asian Americans? | The A.F. |
Which service component experiences the LOWEST RETENTION rate for Asian Americans? | The Marine Corps |