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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. How many languages were and are spoken in Africa?
(a) More than 800.
(b) Over 1,000.
(c) Fewer than 500.
(d) Around 200.

2. What type of immigrant group is most likely to retain a foreign language and culture?
(a) Those whose culture is not represented in the U.S.
(b) Those with back-and-forth migration.
(c) Those who are mistreated by mainstream governmental agencies.
(d) Those who are discriminated against.

3. What was a Californio?
(a) A wealthy California Hispanic of the 20th century.
(b) A California stagecoach robber.
(c) A wealthy California Hispanic of the 19th century.
(d) An enslaved California Hispanic of the 19th century.

4. What percentage of immigrants from southern Italy returned home?
(a) 10%.
(b) 40%.
(c) 70%
(d) 90%.

5. What is the largest single ethnic group in the U.S.?
(a) Irish.
(b) Mexican.
(c) British.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What early 20th century occupation was 90% done by Italians?

2. With which immigrant group did the Italians have the most conflict?

3. What "pulled" Mexicans into the U.S. in the early 20th century?

4. During the Civil War, what percentage of Union troops were black?

5. Where was the first Puerto Rican community in New York?

(see the answer key)

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