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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crop were most slaves in the U.S. producing?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Vegetables.

2. What language did German Jews speak?
(a) English.
(b) Yiddish.
(c) Hebrew.
(d) German.

3. Which group of Jews in New York were more established and wealthier?
(a) Russian Jews.
(b) Yiddish-speaking Jews.
(c) Downtown Jews.
(d) Uptown Jews.

4. Discrimination against Irish workers was exemplified in the phrase, "No Irish need ____________."
(a) Enter.
(b) Apply.
(c) Purchase.
(d) Venture.

5. What distinguishes Italian emigration during the 20th century?
(a) It is the slowest exodus from a single nation.
(b) All of the emigration is to the U.S.
(c) More immigrants return to Italy than leave it.
(d) It is the largest exodus from a single nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people died of starvation or illness during the Great Famine of the 1840s in Ireland?

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

3. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

4. How did Jews who had survived persecution store their wealth?

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

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