Question

What effect did German and Irish immigration have on manufacturing in the United States?
(1 point)
• led factories to pay more
• increased competition for jobs
• enabled many women to stop working
• encouraged American workers to take up farming
Answer
What’s the answer
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The effect of German and Irish immigration on manufacturing in the United States primarily led to increased competition for jobs. As large numbers of immigrants entered the workforce, they often took lower-paying jobs, which intensified competition among workers for available positions in factories.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **increased competition for jobs**. German and Irish immigration contributed to a larger labor pool, which often led to more competition among workers for available manufacturing jobs.