Reexamine table 6.3 and figure 6.4 from pages 183–184 of your text. Speculate on how these two data sources are reflected in the map of ethnic islands in the United States (fig. 6.8) found upon page 189. Be sure to use specific examples of both ethnic groups and locations. You should include supporting data from American Factfinder when appropriate.

2. How does an ethnic colony become an ethnic enclave, which might become an ethnic ghetto, which may or may not become altered in the ethnic makeup of an urban area?

3. How important do you believe ethnicity is as a form of self identification for you? How might ethnicity be used to promote or to undermine peaceful coexistence of various ethnic groups in one place. Be sure to incorporate current events in your answer.