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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most affluent ethnic group in the U.S.?
(a) Irish.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Chinese.

2. In what field did the Irish immigrants to America achieve their first successes?
(a) The arts.
(b) Cuisine.
(c) Science.
(d) Politics.

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

4. What historical events at the turn of the century raised Japanese confidence?
(a) Being twice voted most popular tourist destination.
(b) Winning Nobel prizes for science and math.
(c) Winning wars against China and Russia.
(d) Accumulating more wealth than other Asian nations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mexican immigrants rank highest in what index?

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

3. What crop were most slaves in the U.S. producing?

4. Where did most American Jews originate?

5. What was the primary loyalty of southern Italians in the 20th century?

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