In the 1900s, There Was a Strong Prejudice Against Irish

question 80

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) The Irish were once considered to be a separate race.
• B) Racial hostility is permanent.
• C) There were significant biological differences between Irish people and American people.
• D) Ireland must have changed a great deal over the course of the twentieth century.

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