Question

Select the statements that best describe the wave of Irish immigration in America in the mid-1800s.

Many faced extreme poverty.

Many faced discrimination in society.

Many landed jobs that involved unskilled, physical labor.

Many were forced to go to America against their will.

Many were highly-educated and led the charge against social justice.

Many were required to pay entrance fees in order to live and work in America.

Answer 1

Select the true statements:

- Many faced extreme poverty. (True — the Great Famine and economic hardship drove mass emigration.)
- Many faced discrimination in society. (True — anti-Irish and anti‑Catholic prejudice was common.)
- Many landed jobs that involved unskilled, physical labor. (True — they often worked on railroads, canals, docks, factories, and as domestic servants.)

Not true or misleading:

- Many were forced to go to America against their will. (False — most emigrated voluntarily to escape famine and poverty, not because they were forced.)
- Many were highly‑educated and led the charge against social justice. (False — a small educated minority existed, but most immigrants were poor and unskilled.)
- Many were required to pay entrance fees in order to live and work in America. (False — there were no general entrance fees to settle in the U.S.; immigrants paid for passage but not an official entry fee.)