No other European ethnic group faced the discrimination that the Catholic Irish faced in the United States; help wanted ads discouraged Irish men and women from applying, by stating "No Irish need apply," even for menial jobs. In the South, work considered too dangerous for slaves was considered ideal for Irish laborers.

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This statement is true. The Catholic Irish faced significant discrimination in the United States, including in employment opportunities where "No Irish need apply" ads were common, even for low-paying jobs. In the South, Irish laborers were often employed in dangerous jobs that were considered too risky for slave labor.

No Other European Ethnic Group Faced the Discrimination That the Catholic