Anti-Irish prejudice was especially based upon
A) fear of growing Catholic influence.
B) Irish sympathy for black equality.
C) Irish support for trade unions.
D) jealousy over the fact that so many Irish were well educated.
E) competition for housing in industrial cities.

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Anti-Irish prejudice was largely rooted in fear of the growing Catholic influence that accompanied the influx of Irish immigrants to the United States during the 19th century. The Protestant majority feared that the Catholic Church would undermine American democracy and values.

Anti-Irish Prejudice Was Especially Based Upon