Which of the following groups was not subject to prejudice upon arriving to the United States?
A) Africans
B) Irish
C) Asian
D) religious minorities
E) none of the above

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All of the groups listed were subject to prejudice upon their arrival in the United States. Africans were brought over as slaves and faced extreme discrimination and segregation. The Irish were discriminated against and stereotyped as drunkards and criminals. Asians, particularly Chinese and Japanese immigrants, faced various forms of discrimination such as the Chinese Exclusion Act and the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Religious minorities, such as Jews and Catholics, faced discrimination and bigotry from Protestant Americans. Therefore, the correct answer is E, none of the above groups were exempt from prejudice upon arriving to the United States.

Which of the Following Groups Was Not Subject to Prejudice