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People, places and communities: reading activities sample answers
Sample activity 2 (8 marks)
Question 1
What do Hispanic migrants have in common? (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Clearly identifies what Hispanic migrants have in common | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
They share the same language and the same motivation to get ahead in life.
Question 2
Explain what motivates Hispanic migration to the United States. (2 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Provides a good explanation of the forces which motivate Hispanic migration to the United States | 2 |
| Provides some explanation of the forces which motivate Hispanic migration to the United States | 1 |
Sample answer
This migration is motivated by the need to get ahead in life, to provide for the families back home and for young people in particular and the need to leave countries with difficult political and economic conditions.
Question 3
How has the Hispanic community become both an economic and cultural force in the United States? (4 marks)
Marking guidelines
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates a perceptive understanding how the Hispanic community became an economic and cultural force with reference to the text | 4 |
| Demonstrates a sound understanding of how the Hispanic community became an economic and cultural force with reference to the text | 3 |
| Demonstrates a limited understanding of how the Hispanic community became an economic and cultural force with reference to the text | 2 |
| Provides some relevant information | 1 |
Sample answer
They are the most rapidly increasing ethnic group and have become an economic force by creating new employment opportunities and industries and by attracting the support of financial institutions. The migrants brought with them their traditions, customs, food and music, which over time merged with the existing North American culture to create a new lifestyle and culture.
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