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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The Germans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused repeated conflicts between the Scotch-Irish and the Celtic Irish immigrants who arrived later?
(a) Education.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Religion.
(d) Politics.

2. In what area did 19th century Irish consider themselves superior to Germans?
(a) Sports.
(b) Religion.
(c) Americanization.
(d) Education.

3. How did the Pennsylvania Dutch regard politics and government?
(a) With confidence and trust.
(b) With great interest.
(c) With expectations and hope.
(d) With distrust and disinterest.

4. Before steamships, to what was sea travel for the immigrants directly tied?
(a) Trade.
(b) Weather conditions.
(c) Piracy.
(d) Occupations.

5. How long did it take to cross the Atlantic in a steamship?
(a) Two months.
(b) Ten weeks.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Ten months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What educational reform did Germans propose and support?

2. What was the name for a middleman who bought and sold indentured servants?

3. What was a "Hessian"?

4. Which group was the most isolated of the early German settlers?

5. How had most of the Scotch-Irish financed their immigration?

(see the answer key)

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