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Which of the following is true of Irish immigrants in the United States, during the 1800s? A:A. They faced more discrimination than German immigrants did.B:B. They were often prejudiced against for being Roman Catholic.C:C. They were often resented for accepting very low-paying jobs.D:D. all of the above

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Which of the following is true of Irish immigrants in the United States, during the 1800s? A:A. They faced more discrimination than German immigrants did.B:B. They were often prejudiced against for being Roman Catholic.C:C. They were often resented for accepting very low-paying jobs.D:D. all of the above

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D: All of the above. During the 1800s, Irish immigrants in the United States faced significant discrimination. This was due to a variety of factors, including their Roman Catholic faith, which was not widely accepted at the time, and their willingness to accept low-paying jobs, which led to resentment among other groups. They also faced more discrimination than German immigrants, who were generally more accepted by the American society.

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