The Atlantic Journey of the Irish Was Similar to the Passage

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Atlantic journey of the Irish was similar to the passage of African slaves because:

• A)many Irish were forced to migrate.
• B)most Irish were chained in ships to the U.S.
• C)many Irish perished on board ships.
• D)most mid-19th century Irish were forced into unpaid labor.

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