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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area did Italian immigrants find success in California?
(a) Glass blowing.
(b) Fruit selling.
(c) Wine growing.
(d) Garment manufacture.

2. The "penal laws" imposed by the British on the Irish were intended to keep the Irish in what situation?
(a) Subjugated and impoverished.
(b) Upwardly mobile.
(c) Educated and healthy.
(d) Impoverished and frightened.

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

4. What type of immigrant group is most likely to retain a foreign language and culture?
(a) Those who are mistreated by mainstream governmental agencies.
(b) Those who are discriminated against.
(c) Those with back-and-forth migration.
(d) Those whose culture is not represented in the U.S.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advantage did European Jewish immigrants have in arriving in the United States?

2. The most affluent groups have experienced ________________ discrimination.

3. In what area did 19th century Irish consider themselves superior to Germans?

4. What was a Pachuco?

5. How did many of the Japanese regard the United States during the 19th century?

(see the answer key)

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