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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which ethnic group got along best with the Indians?
(a) Celtic Irish.
(b) Scotch-Irish.
(c) Germans.
(d) British.

2. Which group was the most isolated of the early German settlers?
(a) The Mormons.
(b) The Amish.
(c) The Catholics.
(d) The Mennonites.

3. What virtue was already ingrained in European Jews when they arrived?
(a) Good humor.
(b) Philanthropy.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Conviviality.

4. What advantage did European Jewish immigrants have in arriving in the United States?
(a) They were already urbanized.
(b) They already spoke English.
(c) They were already accustomed to a rural environment.
(d) They were already skilled farmers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the term "ghetto" originally mean?

2. Which group of Jews in New York were more established and wealthier?

3. Immigrants on cargo ships could not select their______________.

4. What percentage of the population is the largest single ethnic group?

5. The "penal laws" imposed by the British on the Irish were intended to keep the Irish in what situation?

(see the answer key)

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