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QuizMultiple Choice

Impact of Reconstruction — Unit test

Question 10 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

Which of these statements best describes why it was difficult for many immigrants to find employment in the US in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
They had specific training that was not useful in the US job market.
B
They were discriminated against by potential employers.
C
They were not interested in the jobs that were available in factories and mills.
D
They generally lived in rural areas where there were very few jobs available.

Explanation

Many immigrants faced prejudice because of their nationality, religion, or language, and employers could refuse to hire them or offer them worse opportunities. This discrimination made it harder for them to find work, even when they were willing to take jobs in factories and mills. The best answer is “They were discriminated against by potential employers.”

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