In the early 1900s, native-born Americans, usually Protestants, did NOT consider Irish, Italian, or Jewish immigrants to be white. What does this illustrate?
A) racial passing
B) an enactment of minority group
C) the social construction of race
D) racial pluralism

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This illustrates the social construction of race, which means that race is not a biological or inherent fact, but rather a social and cultural construct that changes over time and across different societies. In this case, the perception of Irish, Italian, or Jewish immigrants as non-white was based on cultural, religious, and national prejudices, rather than any objective or scientific criteria. Over time, the boundaries of whiteness in America have expanded and diversified, reflecting changing social norms and political struggles.

In the Early 1900s, Native-Born Americans, Usually Protestants, Did NOT