Questions: Which of the following statements about Asian Americans is most accurate? Multiple Choice They have never faced the sort of discriminatory immigration restrictions that groups from many other parts of the world had to face. There were almost no Asians or Asian Americans in the United States before the 1970s. Asian Americans have experienced notable academic success at colleges and universities. Asian Americans are disproportionately represented in political offices and positions of business management. Young Asian Americans are unusually politically active.

Which of the following statements about Asian Americans is most accurate?

Multiple Choice
They have never faced the sort of discriminatory immigration restrictions that groups from many other parts of the world had to face.
There were almost no Asians or Asian Americans in the United States before the 1970s.
Asian Americans have experienced notable academic success at colleges and universities.
Asian Americans are disproportionately represented in political offices and positions of business management.
Young Asian Americans are unusually politically active.
Transcript text: Which of the following statements about Asian Americans is most accurate? Multiple Choice They have never faced the sort of discriminatory immigration restrictions that groups from many other parts of the world had to face. There were almost no Asians or Asian Americans in the United States before the 1970s. Asian Americans have experienced notable academic success at colleges and universities. Asian Americans are disproportionately represented in political offices and positions of business management. Young Asian Americans are unusually politically active.
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The answer is: Asian Americans have experienced notable academic success at colleges and universities.

Explanation
Option 1: They have never faced the sort of discriminatory immigration restrictions that groups from many other parts of the world had to face.

This statement is inaccurate. Asian Americans have faced significant discriminatory immigration restrictions, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the Immigration Act of 1924, which severely limited immigration from Asian countries.

Option 2: There were almost no Asians or Asian Americans in the United States before the 1970s.

This statement is incorrect. There were Asian immigrants in the United States well before the 1970s, with significant communities established in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly on the West Coast.

Option 3: Asian Americans have experienced notable academic success at colleges and universities.

This statement is accurate. Asian Americans are often noted for their high levels of academic achievement, with a significant presence in higher education institutions across the United States.

Option 4: Asian Americans are disproportionately represented in political offices and positions of business management.

This statement is not accurate. While there are successful Asian Americans in politics and business, they are generally underrepresented in political offices and top management positions relative to their population size.

Option 5: Young Asian Americans are unusually politically active.

This statement is not entirely accurate. While political engagement among young Asian Americans is increasing, historically, they have been less politically active compared to other demographic groups.

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