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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX, The Puerto Ricans.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which group was the most isolated of the early German settlers?
(a) The Mormons.
(b) The Amish.
(c) The Mennonites.
(d) The Catholics.

3. What nationality are the Pennsylvania Dutch?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Belgian.
(c) French.
(d) German.

4. Which ethnic group got along best with the Indians?
(a) Germans.
(b) Celtic Irish.
(c) British.
(d) Scotch-Irish.

5. In their own land, the Irish were a _________________ people.
(a) Conquered.
(b) Free.
(c) Conquering.
(d) Independent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did German immigrants retain whether in urban or rural settings?

2. Who were the first free persons of colors?

3. What did Nat Turner lead?

4. What language did German Jews speak?

5. What caused repeated conflicts between the Scotch-Irish and the Celtic Irish immigrants who arrived later?

(see the answer key)

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