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

2. Who were the first free persons of colors?

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

4. Many Japanese immigrants were successful entrepreneurs because of their ability to _________________.

5. In New York, what percentage of Chinese residents accepted federal aid during the Great Depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some socioeconomic results of early marriages and high fertility rates among Puerto Rican immigrants?

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

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

4. What anti-Japanese legislation in California caused problems for the Japanese immigrants?

5. What qualities distinguished Japanese school children in the U.S.?

6. What are some signs of the slow acculturation of Mexican immigrants?

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

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

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

10. What factors make Puerto Rican immigrants unique?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, compare and contrast the life of a sojourner with that of an immigrant who comes to the new country intending to stay. Compare such factors as language acquisition, desire for citizenship, spending, and education.

Essay Topic 2

Sowell contends that looking for causes and effects in history is very different than looking for justification or condemnation. In your essay, examine the differences between the two approaches to the same data.

Essay Topic 3

Repression and oppression have led to the development of different skills in different ethnic groups. Write an essay considering such questions as the following: What skills did the Irish develop in response to British domination? What skills did Jews develop in response to almost universal discrimination? What skills did the Japanese and Chinese develop in response to severe restrictions on their freedom in the U.S.? What conclusion can you draw from this data?

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