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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what basis were Japanese immigrants to the U.S. preselected by the Japanese government?
(a) Desire for adventure.
(b) Criminal tendencies.
(c) Health, character and willingness to work.
(d) Tired and poor.

2. How did Chinese immigrants cope with discrimination?
(a) Fear and intimidation.
(b) Aggression and violence.
(c) Withdrawal and inconspicuousness.
(d) Pugnacity and toughness.

3. What mode of travel was first predominantly used in the Puerto Rican migration to the U.S.?
(a) Rail.
(b) Air.
(c) Steamships.
(d) Sailing ships.

4. What percentage of Puerto Ricans voted for independent nationhood?
(a) 60%.
(b) One percent.
(c) 10%.
(d) 39%.

5. What occupations did Chinese immigrants typically take in the mining camps?
(a) Tailors and saloon keepers.
(b) Miners and accountants.
(c) Cooks and launderers.
(d) Merchants and farmers.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the 1906 earthquake, when 10,000 Japanese were left homeless, how many applied for public relief?

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

3. What was one significant difference between slavery in the U.S. and slavery throughout history, as identified by Sowell?

4. What was a "picture bride"?

5. Why are the Hong Kong Chinese vulnerable to employer exploitation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What negative effects did total dependence have on the slave population?

2. How was Chinese cultural diversity similar to that of Italy?

3. Why was marriage among slaves encouraged by slave owners?

4. What was unique about the slave population of the United States when compared with slaves in other countries?

5. What factors account for Chinese success in the United States?

6. How have Chinese immigrants traditionally been received in host countries?

7. Why has Mexican immigration divided the mainstream population?

8. Why did most Chinese immigrants work in laundries and restaurants in the U.S.?

9. How did American law operate against Chinese immigrants?

10. How do Puerto Ricans compare economically with other immigrant groups?

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