CRES 065 UVM EXAM 1 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Race is a product of historical and contemporary social, economic, educational and
political circumstance.
Race originated from the 18th century to refer to populations brought together in
colonial America. - ANSWER-What is race and how did the concept of race originate in
the U.S (AAA)?
Variations in skin color are due to genetics, exposure to the sun or a combination of
both. The vitamin D present in the skin has an effect on color in the pigment. The group
that has an exception to this are Eskimos. While living far away from the equator, their
diet consists of fish which is rich in vitamin d, therefore their complexion is darker. -
ANSWER-What factors explain variations in human skin color? Which group is an
exception to this and why?
One drop rule states, if you are 1/34 black, you are 100% black. The different ways of
defining multiracial people are:
1. Lower than both parent groups (Anglo-Indians in Canada)
2. Higher than both parent groups (Mestizos)
3. In-between that of the two parent groups-- "middle minorities"; serves as a buffer
group (Coloureds in South Africa)
4. Variable status. The color designation depends on class location rather than on racial
traits. The gradational system. (Latin America) - ANSWER-What are the different ways
of defining multiracial people, in addition to the one drop rule?
Like we saw with Terry's article, the one drop rule allows people to assume the identity
of a mixed individual before they can share how they identify first. - ANSWER-In what
ways might the one drop rule affect the experiences of multiracial people?
• Federally recognized tribes as "sovereign"
• Federally un-recognized groups
• Terminated tribes
• State recognized tribes - ANSWER-How are American Indians legally defined?
• Blood quantum
• A member of a federally recognized group
• Residence on/near reservation
• Descendancy to a specified degree
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Race is a product of historical and contemporary social, economic, educational and
political circumstance.
Race originated from the 18th century to refer to populations brought together in
colonial America. - ANSWER-What is race and how did the concept of race originate in
the U.S (AAA)?
Variations in skin color are due to genetics, exposure to the sun or a combination of
both. The vitamin D present in the skin has an effect on color in the pigment. The group
that has an exception to this are Eskimos. While living far away from the equator, their
diet consists of fish which is rich in vitamin d, therefore their complexion is darker. -
ANSWER-What factors explain variations in human skin color? Which group is an
exception to this and why?
One drop rule states, if you are 1/34 black, you are 100% black. The different ways of
defining multiracial people are:
1. Lower than both parent groups (Anglo-Indians in Canada)
2. Higher than both parent groups (Mestizos)
3. In-between that of the two parent groups-- "middle minorities"; serves as a buffer
group (Coloureds in South Africa)
4. Variable status. The color designation depends on class location rather than on racial
traits. The gradational system. (Latin America) - ANSWER-What are the different ways
of defining multiracial people, in addition to the one drop rule?
Like we saw with Terry's article, the one drop rule allows people to assume the identity
of a mixed individual before they can share how they identify first. - ANSWER-In what
ways might the one drop rule affect the experiences of multiracial people?
• Federally recognized tribes as "sovereign"
• Federally un-recognized groups
• Terminated tribes
• State recognized tribes - ANSWER-How are American Indians legally defined?
• Blood quantum
• A member of a federally recognized group
• Residence on/near reservation
• Descendancy to a specified degree
