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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, Chapter 16 New York: Swarming to the North.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was it new that North America had been seen as a place of refuge?
(a) Yes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) No.

2. In the pre-Revolutionary days, what is the largest urban center in the western world?
(a) Paris.
(b) Dublin.
(c) London.
(d) Edinburgh.

3. During the seventeenth century, who are the only people who would continue to use this service?
(a) Those who are desperate or naive.
(b) Those who are new to the country.
(c) Those who do not speak English.
(d) Those who are young.

4. Is large-scale land speculation new in North America?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) No.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Yes.

5. After registering, were vessels free to pick up passengers without registering them?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Only ten passengers.
(d) Maybe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who probably convinced James Hogg to lead and organize a group of emigrants?

2. This raw data that is collected by English and Scottish port officials is sent where?

3. Building craftsman and clothing makers were in high demand where?

4. What does Bailyn say about the force of attraction to North America?

5. How is this concentration of ages markedly different from the overall percentage of British citizens and from the population of the American colonies?

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