Why were Irish immigrants unlikely to protest poor labor conditions?
a. Labor protests were very unpopular at the time.
b. They had low economic expectations and conservative attitudes.
c. They were afraid of violent retribution from native-born Americans.
d. The Catholic Church strictly forbade all forms of protest.
e. They tended to find jobs with pleasant working conditions.
B
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