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

2. How much regard is there for human suffering and rights?
(a) Much.
(b) Little.
(c) A great amount of.
(d) Some.

3. The ages of the emigrants tended to concentrate around what ages?
(a) 25-30.
(b) 20-24.
(c) 10-15.
(d) 30-34.

4. Building craftsman and clothing makers were in high demand where?
(a) New York.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Almost everywhere.

5. Do similar situations exist in other industries in this city?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, but only in a small amount of industries.
(d) Yes, but not until later in the century.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this chapter, what does Bailyn examine?

2. These characteristics are shared with other societies, but is America's way of life unique?

3. The importation of workers from where had begun in 1714?

4. In 1753, into what debate does the Earl of Hillsborough enter?

5. What has long existed in the silk industry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author say about the iron industry?

2. How important is the construction industry at this time?

3. From where do people emigrate in the pre-Revolutionary years? To where do they immigrate?

4. What is done with the raw data from this collection?

5. Who is John Powell? What does he suggest?

6. Why must the official totals be adjusted upward?

7. What happens after 1760 and the end of the war in North America?

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

9. What is commonly believed by 1773?

10. What does Bailyn say about the families who migrated together?

(see the answer keys)

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