Asked by Jordyn Messling on Jul 06, 2024
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What provoked the "English only" movement starting in the 1970s?
A) The combination of immigration and civil rights resulted in voting materials in foreign languages.
B) Conservatives were aghast at hearing languages such as Chinese or Farsi spoken in public places.
C) White Americans resented the Native American revival of local languages and customs.
D) American moviegoers were tired of subtitles and insisted on the dubbing of foreign films.
Civil Rights
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
Voting Materials
Items and documents used in the electoral process, including ballots, voting machines, and voter registration forms.
- Acquire knowledge about the role of political and social movements in shaping American culture and policy in the latter part of the 20th century.
- Investigate the consequences of cultural developments and currents, including the upsurge in conservative thought and modifications in popular cultural expressions.
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Zybrea KnightJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The "English only" movement was largely a reaction to the combination of increased immigration and the civil rights movement, which led to the provision of voting materials and other government documents in languages other than English to accommodate non-English speakers.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the role of political and social movements in shaping American culture and policy in the latter part of the 20th century.
- Investigate the consequences of cultural developments and currents, including the upsurge in conservative thought and modifications in popular cultural expressions.