One main reason the Irish were not welcomed by many Americans is because they were wealthy.did not speak English.were Catholic.supported the emancipation of enslaved Americans.

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

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.

Which of the following is not an example of how Irish immigrants were eventually accepted in the U.S.?Irish immigrants, and people of Irish descent are no longer only allowed to live in certain areas of cities.Companies in the U.S. outsource jobs to Ireland.Irish immigrants are no longer denied work based on nationality.Irish, and people of Irish decent, are allowed to hold public office.NEXT QUESTIONREAD NEXT SECTION

Where did MOST Irish settle after immigrating to America?Cities along the East CoastCities along the West CoastCities in the SoutheastCities in the Northwest

Which of the following does not explain the extent of trade between Ireland and the U.S?A) historical tiesB) cultural linguistic tiesC) traditional gravity modelD) large numbers of Irish AmericansE) multinational corporations