By 1900,the Italian men were 30 times more likely to work in the garment industry than were White men.

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By 1900,the Italian men were 30 times more likely to work in the garment industry than were  White men.

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By 1900, Italian immigrants in the United States were indeed more likely to work in the garment industry than native-born White men, but not 30 times more likely. The number is exaggerated; while Italian immigrants were overrepresented in certain industries, including the garment industry, due to factors like available jobs and community networks, the figure of "30 times" is not accurate based on historical employment data.

By 1900,the Italian Men Were 30 Times More Likely to Work