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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did many Japanese property owners in the U.S. put title to the land in the names of their children?
(a) The children could avoid excessive taxation.
(b) They children could attract better marriage partners.
(c) The children were born in the U.S. and not subject to the Alien Land Law.
(d) They hoped for greater prosperity for their children.

2. What was one tragic result of the U.S. government's restrictions on Chinese immigration?
(a) A high rate of Chinese returning to China.
(b) A high rate of suicide among Chinese men.
(c) A low Chinese birth rate.
(d) A low return on Chinese investment.

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

4. What percentage of white families in the South owned no slaves at all?
(a) 25%.
(b) 75%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 15%.

5. After the 1906 earthquake, when 10,000 Japanese were left homeless, how many applied for public relief?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advantages does northern Italy have over southern Italy, where most emigrants lived?

2. What tools have Jews traditionally used to respond to adversity?

3. What percentage of Italian immigrants were agricultural laborers?

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

5. What industry did most German immigrants pursue?

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