Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Irish Immigrants by the Start

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes Irish immigrants by the start of the Civil War?

• A) Most of them had remarkable careers in business, especially real estate.
• B) They had energized American trade unions.
• C) Most of them had converted to Protestantism.
• D) They started a new party for immigrants out of disdain for the Democrats.
• E) They had warm relations with German immigrants and tended to live in the same communities.

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Definitions:

Situational Causes

Factors external to an individual that can influence behavior and outcomes in specific contexts.

Internal Explanations

Attributions that relate the causes of behavior to personal aspects such as traits, mood, abilities, or feelings.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, reason, or direct experience.