Question

Describe at least two challenges the Irish faced when they moved to American cities. Use information from the passage to support your answer.

Answer

Answer 1

1. Locals treated the Irish with hostility.
2. Landlords would overcharge Irish tenants for small living spaces that often lack ventilation.
3. Irish men had to perform physical labour if they were able to get work at all.
4. Money and food were scarce and the Irish were the last to be employed.
5. The Irish faced the discrimination of Nativists who also led violent demonstrations against the Irish.

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