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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused repeated conflicts between the Scotch-Irish and the Celtic Irish immigrants who arrived later?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Education.
(d) Slavery.

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

3. What were early German immigrants able to do more thoroughly than others?
(a) Govern themselves and others.
(b) Develop social networks.
(c) Invent useful machinery.
(d) Clear frontier land and make it productive.

4. In what area did 19th century Germans consider themselves superior to Irish?
(a) Education.
(b) Americanization.
(c) Religion.
(d) Sports.

5. Which group was the most isolated of the early German settlers?
(a) The Mennonites.
(b) The Amish.
(c) The Catholics.
(d) The Mormons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most affluent ethnic group in the U.S.?

2. What is the largest single ethnic group in the U.S.?

3. Before steamships, to what was sea travel for the immigrants directly tied?

4. What percentage of the population is the largest single ethnic group?

5. The "penal laws" imposed by the British on the Irish were intended to keep the Irish in what situation?

(see the answer key)

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