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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XI, Implications.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did many of the Japanese regard the United States during the 19th century?
(a) As a "hell on earth."
(b) As an "earthly paradise."
(c) As a "deprived nation."
(d) As the "home of our enemies."

2. What was a "picture bride"?
(a) A perfectly beautiful bride.
(b) A bride from Japan accepted on the basis of a photograph.
(c) A bride from the U.S. accepted on the basis of a photograph.
(d) A bride who spoke no English.

3. What quality did U.S. slave owners encourage in their slaves?
(a) Independence.
(b) Initiative.
(c) Dependence.
(d) Literacy.

4. What did Nat Turner lead?
(a) A slave uprising.
(b) A political party.
(c) A black unit in the Civil War.
(d) The first black college.

5. What was higher among Puerto Ricans in New York than among either blacks or whites?
(a) Income.
(b) Education.
(c) Political participation.
(d) Fertility rates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "human capital"?

2. Discrimination against Irish workers was exemplified in the phrase, "No Irish need ____________."

3. What was the primary loyalty of southern Italians in the 20th century?

4. How many years did a German indentured servant typically have to work to pay off his transportation to America?

5. What distinguishes Italian emigration during the 20th century?

(see the answer key)

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