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Question 12 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

What was one difference between “old” immigrants and “new” immigrants in the 1800s?

Answer
A
“Old” immigrants were Protestants and Jews. “New” immigrants were Catholics and Jews.
B
“Old” immigrants settled among the native population. “New” immigrants formed their own neighborhoods.
C
“Old” immigrants were welcomed by the native population. “New” immigrants were met with hostility.
D
“Old” immigrants often had property and skills. “New” immigrants tended to be unskilled workers.

Explanation

“Old” immigrants, who came mainly from northern and western Europe, were more likely to have property or useful skills. Many “new” immigrants, arriving mainly from southern and eastern Europe, had little money and worked in low-wage, unskilled jobs. Therefore, the difference described in choice D is correct.

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