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QuizMultiple Choice

The Gilded Age — Test

Question 16 • US History

Which of these statements best describes why it was difficult for many immigrants to find employment in the US in the late 1800s?

Answer
A
They were not interested in the jobs that were available in factories and mills.
B
They were discriminated against by potential employers.
C
They generally lived in rural areas where there were very few jobs available.
D
They had specific training that was not useful in the US job market.
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