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

2. How long was the voyage to America in a sailing vessel?
(a) From three to seven weeks.
(b) From four to six months.
(c) From two to three weeks.
(d) From one to three months.

3. What was the occupation of the German immigrants who landed in St. Louis and Milwaukee?
(a) Construction.
(b) Brewing beer.
(c) Farming.
(d) Peddling.

4. Who were the "Know-Nothings"?
(a) An anti-immigrant political party.
(b) A rude name for immigrants.
(c) A pro-immigrant political party.
(d) Immigrants who refused to participate in elections.

5. What kind of work provided a start for most wealthy American Jewish families?
(a) Unskilled labor.
(b) Peddling.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advantages did early Irish immigrants have over others?

2. What Irish product undermined the welfare of Irish people?

3. How did German Jews regard themselves?

4. Where do most people of Irish ancestry live?

5. During the decades surrounding the beginning of the 20th century, what proportion of Eastern European Jews moved to the United States?

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