Question

These questions are based on the reading: Whiteness as Property: Predatory Lending and the Reproduction of Racialized Inequality article

1. What did the court rule in the case of Takao Ozawa?

		a)He was “white,” because he proved that he was Caucasian.
		b)He could not be “white,” because he was not Caucasian.
		c)He could not be “white,” because it went against common sense.
		d)He could not be “white,” because his skin was darker than most Europeans.

2. Why were the categories of “black” and “white” created?

		a)To create unity among the poor.
		b)To create cultural diversity.
		c)To create a more equal society.
		d)To prevent inter-ethnic rebellion

3. Prior to the creation of “race,” African Americans owned land and could testify in court.

a) True

b)False

4. Which group did David Roediger refer to as “inbetween peoples”?

		a)English servants
		b)African slaves
		c)Irish and Italian immigrants
		d)English ruling class

Answer 1

solution. (1) (C) He could not be "white", because hut want against common sense. (2) (d) To prevent inter-ethnic rebellion (3) () TRUE (4) (d) English ruling class