The United States was among the first countries in the world to set a goal of education for all of its citizens, under the theory that an educated citizenry was necessary for a democratic society to function. By __________, every state had passed a
mandatory education law, requiring that children attend school until they reached the age of 16 or completed the eighth grade.
A) 1776
B) 1812
C) 1850
D) 1918
Answer: D
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By the 17th century, the ________ had become established as the "native" group along the Atlantic seaboard
A) Anglo Americans B) African Americans C) Native Americans D) Irish Americans
Which of the following characteristics about Samoan society best helps explain how fàafafines became commonplace in contemporary Samoa?
a. Samoans make sharp distinctions between males and females. b. Close and physically affectionate relations with same-sex people are prohibited. c. The declining status of the aumaga has left men without a clear sense of purpose. d. Because there is widespread unemployment in Samoa, men take on fàafafine roles for status.
The increase in intermarriage is due to many interrelated factors-both micro and macro level-that include everyday contact and changing attitudes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
John is a sociologist who has a theory about homelessness in the United States. He has gathered information through both observation and interviews as the basis for his theory. John is practicing _________________________.
a. empiricism b. hypothesizing c. symbolic interactionism d. quantitative social science