Question

6.3) ______ in order for americans to be united, their diversity must unite around which two themes?
a. morality and work ethic
b. equality and freedom from discrimination
c. individualism and industrialism
d. equality and individualism
6.4) ______ what did tocqueville mean when he stated, \democratic peoples want equality in freedom, and if they cannot have that, they still want equality in slavery\?
a. tocqueville feared that the desire to be equal was of more importance to the american people than freedom.
b. tocqueville believed that as people became freer, they would be more equal.
c. tocqueville knew that the young democratic state would eventually fail due to greed.
d. tocqueville believed that liberty had to be protected, even at the expense of equality.
6.5) ______ how are immigration problems different today from problems that existed early in the history of the nation?
a. early immigrants typically arrived burdened with debt. todays immigrants arrive on a sound financial footing.
b. all immigrants were welcomed in the 1800s. today, most immigrants face prejudice.
c. early immigrants typically enjoyed opportunities of equality in life. today, illegal immigration is an issue raising the question of whether or not immigrants should be allowed to receive governmental services.
d. early immigrants were all from germany and england. today, most immigrants are from asia and africa.
6.6) select three reasons tocqueville thought american politics was \peculiar in nature.\
□ immigrants could quickly become landowners when they came to america.
□ america was the only country at the time without a monarch as ruler.
□ the diversity in america contributed to common core values accepted by all americans.
□ the federal relationship between the states and national government led to some awkward situations.
□ it seemed that politics was the only topic americans wanted to talk about during their spare time.
□ a common man with a strong work ethic could participate in capitalism as readily as the elite.

Explanation:

6.3

Core unifying American values center on equality (equal opportunity/rights) and individualism (autonomy, self-reliance), which are foundational to national identity.

6.4

Tocqueville's quote highlights his observation that democratic peoples prioritize equality above all, even if it means sacrificing freedom.

6.5

Early U.S. immigration focused on equal opportunity for arrivals, while modern debates center on access to public services for immigrants, especially undocumented ones.

6.6

Tocqueville noted three key unique traits of U.S. politics: the absence of a monarch, the unusual federal-state government dynamic, and the widespread political engagement of ordinary citizens.

Answer:

6.3) D. equality and individualism
6.4) A. Tocqueville feared that the desire to be equal was of more importance to the American people than freedom.
6.5) C. Early immigrants typically enjoyed opportunities of equality in life. Today, illegal immigration is an issue raising the question of whether or not immigrants should be allowed to receive governmental services.
6.6)

• America was the only country at the time without a monarch as ruler.
• The federal relationship between the states and national government led to some awkward situations.
• It seemed that politics was the only topic Americans wanted to talk about during their spare time.