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As the United States entered World War I what was significant about the fact that the two largest immigrant groups in the United States were German Americans and Irish Americans?

A. Members of both groups had negative feelings toward the Allies and favored American neutrality.

B. Members of both groups registered for the military in record numbers, despite their ties to their homelands.

C. Members of both groups were prohibited from serving in the military because of their questionable loyalties.

D. Members of both groups were asked to join the American Protective League to spy on their friends and neighbors.

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Answer:

A

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User Jim Chen
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. The fact that the two largest immigrant groups in the United States were German Americans and Irish Americans was significant because members of both groups were asked to join the American Protective League to spy on their friends and neighbors.
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