1. Puerto Ricans experienced which of the following when they migrated to the United States from Puerto Rico in the 1950s?
Deportation as undocumented aliens
Family friction and a reversal in traditional sex roles
A middle-class lifestyle in the barrio
Downward social mobility from middle-class respectability to grinding poverty
All of these
i think its family friction and role reversal
How did ordinary Americans in January 1968 feel about continued U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam?
a. Most believed that the war was immoral and that the United States should withdraw immediately.
b. They generally believed that the government should be conducting the war more vigorously and should commit more American ground troops.
c. They were generally supportive or ambivalent, wanting to get out but not wanting to give up.
d They wanted the United States to win but not to endanger American soldiers, so they supported use of tactical nuclear weapons.
e.They did not care because the economy was good and Vietnam was far away.
i think its either a or c
I don't know about the first one; double check your book.
The second question is ambivalent. What is meant by "ordinary" Americans? Is January 1968 important?
yea my book didn't really say much on the first topic
i don't know that's why I was confused
Although I was in favor of A, probably the majority of people favored D.
For the first question about Puerto Ricans migrating to the United States in the 1950s, the correct answer is D. Downward social mobility from middle-class respectability to grinding poverty.
To arrive at this answer, you need to analyze the provided options and eliminate the ones that are not supported by historical knowledge. Let's go through each option:
A. Deportation as undocumented aliens: While there were cases of deportation, it was not a widespread experience for Puerto Ricans migrating to the United States in the 1950s.
B. Family friction and a reversal in traditional sex roles: While there might have been some family friction and changes in gender roles due to migration, it was not the primary experience for Puerto Ricans in that era.
C. A middle-class lifestyle in the barrio: This option is not accurate because Puerto Rican migrants faced significant challenges in economic integration, often ending up in poor and marginalized urban neighborhoods (barrios).
D. Downward social mobility from middle-class respectability to grinding poverty: This is the most accurate option. Many Puerto Ricans experienced a decline in socioeconomic status when they migrated to the United States, going from a middle-class background in Puerto Rico to living in poverty in urban areas of the U.S.
E. All of these: This option is incorrect as it includes options that are not accurate (A, B, and C).
Now, let's move on to the second question about ordinary Americans' attitudes towards the Vietnam War in January 1968. The correct option is C. They were generally supportive or ambivalent, wanting to get out but not wanting to give up.
To determine the correct option, you need to understand the prevailing sentiments among ordinary Americans during that time. Let's analyze each option:
A. Most believed that the war was immoral and that the United States should withdraw immediately: This option is not accurate. While opposition to the war grew over time, it was not the dominant perspective in January 1968.
B. They generally believed that the government should be conducting the war more vigorously and should commit more American ground troops: This option is not accurate either. By 1968, there was a growing sense of disillusionment and skepticism about the war, leading to decreased support for increased military involvement.
C. They were generally supportive or ambivalent, wanting to get out but not wanting to give up: This option is correct. Many ordinary Americans at the time were conflicted about the war. They desired an end to the conflict but were hesitant about completely abandoning or surrendering.
D. They wanted the United States to win but not to endanger American soldiers, so they supported the use of tactical nuclear weapons: This option is not accurate. The use of nuclear weapons was not a mainstream viewpoint among ordinary Americans during the Vietnam War.
E. They did not care because the economy was good and Vietnam was far away: This option is not accurate. While the state of the economy and geographical distance may have influenced some individuals' attitudes, it was not the prevailing sentiment.
Overall, the correct answers are D for the first question and C for the second question.