Question

Which statement explains why many Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States during the late 19th century settled in large Eastern cities?

A) High-paying jobs and affordable housing were available in Eastern cities.

B) Irish immigrants wanted to remain as geographically close to Ireland as possible.

C) Eastern cities had abundant unskilled labor jobs and well-established Irish communities.

D) Other parts of the country had severe restrictions on housing and hiring recent immigrants.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: C. Eastern cities had abundant unskilled labor jobs and well-established Irish communities.

Answer 2

Based on the information in the graph and what you've learned in this course, which statement below is true?
Voter turnout at the end of the 19th century declined because of the breakup of political machines. Voter turnout at the end of the 19th century declined because women were not allowed to vote. Voter turnout had its greatest decline in the decade from 1920 to 1930. Voter turnout had its greatest increase when women were given suffrage in 1919.

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