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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 higher among Puerto Ricans in New York than among either blacks or whites?
(a) Political participation.
(b) Fertility rates.
(c) Education.
(d) Income.

2. Among all ethnic groups in the U.S., Puerto Ricans in 1930 had the highest rate of what factor?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Years of education.
(c) Birth.
(d) Juvenile delinquency.

3. What "pulled" Mexicans into the U.S. in the early 20th century?
(a) The building of factories.
(b) The development of large agribusinesses.
(c) The lure of Hollywood.
(d) The construction of railroads.

4. How did Chinese immigrants cope with discrimination?
(a) Withdrawal and inconspicuousness.
(b) Aggression and violence.
(c) Fear and intimidation.
(d) Pugnacity and toughness.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what area did 19th century Irish consider themselves superior to Germans?

3. Why have the Chinese been called "the Jews of Asia?"

4. In what area did Italian immigrants find success in California?

5. What percentage of Puerto Ricans voted to be accepted as a U.S. state?

(see the answer key)

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