The Irish immigrants to early-nineteenth-century America

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The majority of Irish immigrants to early-nineteenth-century America were Roman Catholics.

Answer: B
 Irish immigrants initially settled in eastern cities, particularly in New York and Boston, where they would find work as laborers. However, as they saved money and gained experience, many moved westward to become farmers.

Answer: C
 Irish immigrants faced discrimination and hostility from American workers, who saw them as competition for jobs and resources. They were often subject to violence and exclusion from labor unions.

Answer: D
 Some Irish immigrants identified with American free blacks and supported their struggle for civil rights, as both groups faced discrimination and oppression. However, many Irish immigrants also perpetuated racism and prejudice against African Americans.

Answer: E
 While some Irish immigrants may have been involved in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and other nationalist movements, this was not a defining characteristic of the Irish immigrant community in early-nineteenth-century America.

The Irish Immigrants to Early-Nineteenth-Century America