Question

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

Many faced discrimination in society.

Many landed jobs that involved unskilled, physical labor.

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

Many faced extreme poverty.

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

Many were forced to go to America against their will.

Answer 1

Select the correct statements:
- Many faced discrimination in society. (True — strong anti‑Irish/anti‑Catholic sentiment.)
- Many landed jobs that involved unskilled, physical labor. (True — canal, railroad, construction, domestic work.)
- Many faced extreme poverty. (True — famine refugees who were impoverished.)

Rejected statements:
- Many were highly educated and led the charge against social justice. (Not generally true for this wave; most were poor and unskilled.)
- Many were required to pay entrance fees in order to live and work in America. (No general entrance fee was required.)
- Many were forced to go to America against their will. (They emigrated to escape famine/poverty, not by forced removal.)