What political party was formed as a backlash against the Irish immigration in the 1840s?the Know Nothing Partythe Whig Partythe Liberty Partythe Republican Party

What political party in the 1840s held nativist beliefs that were prejudiced against immigrants?A Republican PartyB Know-Nothing PartyC Democrat Party

What were nativist views toward Irish and German immigrants in the 1850's?Group of answer choicesImmigrants were a threat to the Republic by criminal behavior, drinking and rising political powerImmigrants were productive members of society who were civically engagedCatholicism was compatible with democracy and embraced by nativistsImmigrants had similar views to navitists

In the 1900s, there was a strong prejudice against Irish immigrants and their descendants. What does this tell you about the history of the Irish in the United States?Group of answer choicesThe Irish were once considered to be a separate race.Racial hostility is permanent.There were significant biological differences between Irish people and American people.Ireland must have changed a great deal over the course of the twentieth century.

Question 4ListenFrom 1821 - 1860, most immigrants to the United States arrived from _____________.A GermanyB ScandinaviaC Ireland

Which of the following is true of Irish immigrants in the United States, during the 1800s? A:A. They faced more discrimination than German immigrants did.B:B. They were often prejudiced against for being Roman Catholic.C:C. They were often resented for accepting very low-paying jobs.D:D. all of the above