Question

During the late nineteenth century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being?

Answer 1

Answer:

Roman Catholics.

Explanation:

During the late nineteenth century, many Irish immigrants were discriminated against for being- Roman Catholics. This is because, during that period, catholicism was deemed to have too many chains of command which do not align well with the conventional American equality principles.

Some other reasons Irish were being discriminated in the 19th century were:

1. They were seen as the reason for the increase in the level of crime, poverty, and disease

2. Viewed as a reason for the increase in the consumption of Alcohol in America, because they observe sabbath with alcohol.

3. They we also perceived as the reason for widespread lower wages, because they worked for lesser pay.