Question

How were the "new" immigrants that arrived in America in the late 1800s different from earlier waves of immigrants? A. They were Protestants. B. Most spoke English. C. Most came with their own money and training. D. They tended to be Catholic and Jewish.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. They tended to be Catholic and Jewish. Tensions arose between the old protestant immigrants and these new due to immigration and job opportunities which caused many Irish people to experience misdeeds towards them due to their religion.