Question

Why did “new immigrants” have a more difficult time adapting to their new life in America than did “old immigrants”? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

The new immigrants didn't want to work for low wages.
The new immigrants didn't want to work for low wages.

Many new immigrants didn't speak English.
Many new immigrants didn't speak English.

The new immigrants were not Protestant.
The new immigrants were not Protestant.

The new immigrants weren't skilled enough to work in America.

Answer 1

Selected answers:
- Many new immigrants didn't speak English.
- The new immigrants were not Protestant.
- The new immigrants weren't skilled enough to work in America.

Brief explanation: New immigrants (late 19th/early 20th century) largely came from southern and eastern Europe and often faced language barriers, religious and cultural differences (Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish vs. the earlier Protestant majority), and were more likely to be unskilled or semi‑skilled, which limited job options and increased social and economic hardship. The statement that they "didn't want to work for low wages" is false — they typically accepted low‑wage factory and manual jobs.