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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. Which ethnic group has the highest fertility rates?
(a) Polish Americans.
(b) Mexican-Americans.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Chinese Americans.

2. What did German immigrants retain whether in urban or rural settings?
(a) A desire to return to the homeland.
(b) The German language and culture.
(c) An adventurous, traveling spirit.
(d) A mistrust of the Irish.

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

4. How many years did a German indentured servant typically have to work to pay off his transportation to America?
(a) Two to five.
(b) Three to seven.
(c) One to two.
(d) Eight to ten.

5. What industry did most German immigrants pursue?
(a) Farming.
(b) Manufacturing.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Publishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Pennsylvania Dutch regard politics and government?

2. The longer the journey by ship took, the _______________ the people became.

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

4. How long did it take to cross the Atlantic in a steamship?

5. Which ethnic group got along best with the Indians?

(see the answer key)

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