In the 1840s this immigrant group was referred to as the "blacks of Europe," and they encountered blatant discrimination by employers.

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The Irish were often referred to as the "blacks of Europe" due to their perceived lower social status and discrimination they faced. They encountered discrimination by employers who believed they were unskilled and viewed them as a threat to job opportunities for native-born Americans.

In the 1840s This Immigrant Group Was Referred to as the "Blacks