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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 was a Pachuco?
(a) A Mexican elected official?
(b) A Mexican from the state of Pachuca.
(c) A Mexican gang member.
(d) A Mexican dance.

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

3. Blacks are the only ethnic group that came to the U.S. under what condition?
(a) At the government's request.
(b) Without official permission.
(c) All at once.
(d) Against their will.

4. On what basis were Japanese immigrants to the U.S. preselected by the Japanese government?
(a) Desire for adventure.
(b) Tired and poor.
(c) Criminal tendencies.
(d) Health, character and willingness to work.

5. What area in the United States contained the greatest number of Jews ever assembled in one place on earth?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Brooklyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishes Italian emigration during the 20th century?

2. What advantages does northern Italy have over southern Italy, where most emigrants lived?

3. What does Sowell determine transient immigrants are less likely to do?

4. Which religion forbade the owning of slaves and produced many abolitionists?

5. How long is the border between the U.S. and Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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