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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. Immigrants on cargo ships could not select their______________.
(a) Port of departure.
(b) Accomodations.
(c) Itinerary.
(d) Destinations.

2. Which ethnic group got along best with the Indians?
(a) Germans.
(b) British.
(c) Scotch-Irish.
(d) Celtic Irish.

3. Where do most people of Irish ancestry live?
(a) In the United States.
(b) In Canada.
(c) In the British Isles.
(d) In Ireland.

4. With which immigrant group did the Italians have the most conflict?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Jews.
(c) Irish.
(d) Germans.

5. What early 20th century occupation was 90% done by Italians?
(a) Mining.
(b) Bootblacking.
(c) Ragpicking.
(d) Construction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What industry did most German immigrants pursue?

2. What did the term "ghetto" originally mean?

3. What was the occupation of the majority of Irish immigrants in the 19th century?

4. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

5. What educational reform did Germans propose and support?

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