Question 1
The growing importance of Irish and German immigrant workers to the United States economy helped to create a growing tolerance of ethnic and religious differences in the nation.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 2
Chinese immigration into the United States between 1840 and 1860 consisted of a balanced gender ratio, with a relatively equal number of women and men moving into the United States.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 3
The U.S. Land Commission that was created to handle the distribution of land in California after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
A) generally respected prior Mexican land grants.
B) did not have a major impact on changing land ownership in California after 1848.
C) ruled most Mexican land grants null and void, robbing thousands of Mexican families of their land.
D) did not favor either Mexican nor Americans in distributing land.
Question 4
For Mexicans living in the United States, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in all of the following conditions EXCEPT
A) an open rebellion against the United States among Mexicans in parts of the ceded territories.
B) the migration of thousands of Mexicans into the now smaller nation of Mexico.
C) initial optimism among many Mexicans hoping for more secure laws as residents of the United States.
D) overwhelming United States acceptance and tolerance for the thousands of new Mexicans in their conquered territory.