Chapter 16

Quiz for Document 16-5: Joseph Keppler, Looking Backward (1893)

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Question 1

Which of the following points is Joseph Keppler trying to make with his 1893 cartoon titled Looking Backward?A. Anti-immigrant attitudes are actually based on the class of the newcomers, not ethnicity.
B. Wealthy people object to immigrant workers, even though they provide industrial labor.
C. Nativist attitudes are hypocritical since most Americans come from immigrant stock.
D. Nativist attitudes are based on the fear that immigrants will soon be a majority.

Question 2

What ethnic backgrounds does Keppler use to portray wealthy men?A. Chinese
B. Irish
C. Jewish
D. Various ethnic backgrounds

Question 3

What fear among the nativists does Keppler’s cartoon attempt to address?A. All immigrants are poor and violent.
B. All immigrants are Catholics or Anarchists.
C. Immigrants can never assimilate and succeed in America.
D. Immigrants are dangerous and untrustworthy.