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Early Immigration

Question 2 • LPS US History I (CR) - MP1

Between 1820 and 1850, some Americans discriminated against Irish immigrants because the Irish

Answer
A
were mostly Catholic.
B
did not speak English.
C
were well educated.
D
wanted to become farmers.

Explanation

Many Irish immigrants who arrived between 1820 and 1850 were Catholic, while most Americans at the time were Protestant. Anti-Catholic prejudice led some Americans to distrust and discriminate against Irish newcomers. The correct choice is “were mostly Catholic.”

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