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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX, The Puerto Ricans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In New York, what percentage of Chinese residents accepted federal aid during the Great Depression?
(a) 50%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 100%.
(d) 1%.

2. What percentage of Puerto Ricans voted to be accepted as a U.S. state?
(a) 74%.
(b) 39%
(c) 10%.
(d) 60%.

3. What were early German immigrants able to do more thoroughly than others?
(a) Invent useful machinery.
(b) Clear frontier land and make it productive.
(c) Govern themselves and others.
(d) Develop social networks.

4. What did German immigrants retain whether in urban or rural settings?
(a) An adventurous, traveling spirit.
(b) The German language and culture.
(c) A desire to return to the homeland.
(d) A mistrust of the Irish.

5. By 1970, which city had the most Puerto Ricans?
(a) New York.
(b) San Juan.
(c) Miami.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group formed the largest migration to America in the 19th century?

2. In what area did 19th century Germans consider themselves superior to Irish?

3. What mode of travel was first predominantly used in the Puerto Rican migration to the U.S.?

4. What does the typical Chinese immigrant in the U.S. do more than others?

5. Why are the Hong Kong youth gangs a threat to Chinatowns?

(see the answer key)

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