Of all the immigrant groups that came to the United States in the first half of the nineteenth century, which was least tolerant of enslaved African Americans?

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The Irish were known to be the least tolerant of enslaved African Americans. Many Irish immigrants worked in lower-paying jobs and feared competition from African Americans. They also often joined the Democratic Party, which was not supportive of abolitionism. There are numerous accounts of Irish immigrants participating in violent attacks against African Americans during the period of slavery.

Of All the Immigrant Groups That Came to the United