5 Questions
Which group of immigrants did Thomas Nast regularly criticize in his political cartoons in the late nineteenth century?
Irish Catholic immigrants
What kind of signs were displayed in shop windows in Boston and New York in the late nineteenth century?
No Irish Need Apply
Which group of immigrants did statesmen in the late nineteenth century fear admitting onto American shores?
Southern European Catholic immigrants
What was a common concern of respectable politicians in the late nineteenth century regarding Catholics?
Their loyalty to their adoptive country
Which statement about the descendants of Catholic immigrants is true today?
They hold positions of power in the government
Test your knowledge on the history of anti-Irish sentiment in the late 19th century and the discrimination faced by Irish Catholic immigrants. Explore the political cartoons of Thomas Nast, the prevalence of 'No Irish Need Apply' signs, and the concerns expressed by statesmen. Discover the challenges faced by Irish immigrants seeking citizenship during this period.
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