CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Rural&Urban

What is a good term for the arrival of Europeans in North America and their practice of moving onto land previously used by Native Americans?
  1. Zero population growth
  2. Metropolis
  3. Urbanization
  4. Industrialization
  5. Invasion
Explanation
Answer: E - The arrival of Europeans in North America and their practice of moving onto land previously used by Native Americans is best referred to as an invasion. An invasion occurs when a new group moves into an area already occupied by another group. An invasion can also be a new practice, such as manufacturing, moving into an area where a previous practice, such as agriculture, had previously dominated.
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