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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. The highest fertility rates are found in groups with the ________________ incomes.
(a) Most stable.
(b) Fastest-growing.
(c) Lowest.
(d) Highest.

2. In their own land, the Irish were a _________________ people.
(a) Free.
(b) Conquered.
(c) Conquering.
(d) Independent.

3. How did German Jews regard themselves?
(a) Hebrews from Europe.
(b) Jewish Americans.
(c) Germans of the Hebrew faith.
(d) Jews from Germany.

4. How much of the arable land in Ireland was used for growing potatoes before the famine?
(a) One-fourth.
(b) One-tenth.
(c) One-sixth.
(d) One-half.

5. By the end of the 19th century, who controlled 2/3 of the labor done in New York City?
(a) Poltical bosses.
(b) Italian padrone.
(c) White collar investors.
(d) Labor unions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "pushed" Mexicans to leave Mexico in the early 20th century?

2. What industry did most German immigrants pursue?

3. At the turn of the century, what was the population density of the lower East Side in New York?

4. What was one tragic result of the U.S. government's restrictions on Chinese immigration?

5. What was a Californio?

(see the answer key)

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