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Question 1

In 1860, the percentage of the population in the South living in towns (places of 2,500 or more) or cities was
 
  A. 10 percent.
 
  B. 33 percent.
 
  C. 15 percent.
 
  D. 5 percent.
 
  E. 20 percent.

Question 2

Prior to 1860, hostility among native-born Americans toward immigrants was spurred, in part, by
 
  A. fears of political radicalism.
 
  B. the effect they had on the falling price of African slaves.
 
  C. the refusal by immigrants to adapt to American culture.
 
  D. concerns that immigrants generally did not participate in politics.
 
  E. the ability of immigrants to command high wages.

Question 3

Which city did NOT owe its growth to the Great Lakes?
 
  A. Cincinnati
 
  B. Detroit
 
  C. Milwaukee
 
  D. Buffalo
 
  E. Chicago

Question 4

In 1860, the percentage of the population in free states living in towns (places of 2,500 people or more) or cities was
 
  A. 42 percent.
 
  B. 39 percent.
 
  C. 26 percent.
 
  D. 7 percent.
 
  E. 13 percent.

Question 5

Between 1800 and 1830, immigration to the United States
 
  A. was at its peak for the century.
 
  B. consisted mostly of people from southern Europe.
 
  C. was the most significant factor in the nation's population growth.
 
  D. was not a significant contributor to the national population.
 
  E. consisted mostly of people from Germany and Russia.

Question 6

Between 1820 and 1840, the population of the United States
 
  A. saw an increase in the proportion of enslaved blacks to free whites.
 
  B. increased at a slower rate than the populations of Europe.
 
  C. grew rapidly, in part due to improved public health.
 
  D. remained relatively constant.
 
  E. grew in spite of a very low birth rate.



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Answer 1

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