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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area in the United States contained the greatest number of Jews ever assembled in one place on earth?

2. Where do most people of Irish ancestry live?

3. The highest fertility rates are found in groups with the ________________ incomes.

4. In their own land, the Irish were a _________________ people.

5. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some influences German immigrants have had on American culture?

2. Who are the Pennsylvania Dutch?

3. What trade did Jews traditionally practice during the Diaspora?

4. Why did the Jews in various countries not fight back against discrimination?

5. Why were the Jews a more diverse group than other immigrant groups?

6. What geographical advantages does northern Italy have over southern Italy?

7. How were the Irish immigrants of the 19th century stereotyped?

8. Why has alcoholism traditionally been lower among Italians than Irish?

9. What was an indentured servant?

10. What was unusual about German migration patterns in the 20th century?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you compare and contrast two groups of immigrants based on factors such as persistence of the first language, fertility rates, attitudes toward education, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Patterns emerge among all ethnic groups that show differences between the first generation of immigrants and the second and third generations. In your essay, select one or two ethnic groups to examine and compare generational differences.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, analyze how the various methods of available transportation have affected who was able to immigrate, where they were able to land, and what work they were able to undertake upon arrival.

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