18. Document Project 18: “Melting Pot” or “Vegetable Soup”?

Quiz for Document 18.6 “The Mortar of Assimilation –And the Element that Won’t Mix,” 1889

Quiz for Document 18.6: “The Mortar of Assimilation –And the Element that Won’t Mix,” 1889

Choose the best answer to the question.

1. What do the features of the Irish immigrant say about the artist’s feelings toward the Irish?

He viewed them to be inferior and animalistic.

He shared the same religious views as the Irish.

He likely supported racial segregation.

He thought they were technologically advanced.

2. What is the irony of Columbia stirring the pot with a spoon of “Equal Rights”?

She is draped in an American flag.

Neither women nor immigrants had equal rights.

Only a woman would be depicted with a spoon.

She was unable to stir the pot because it was too full.

3. What does the artist imply about the Irish in America based on his imagery?

They are peaceful and hard working.

They are coming to the United States in large numbers.

They are intelligent and inventive.

They are violent and cause chaos.

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