Which group has lived in the United States longer than all other immigrant groups besides Anglo-Saxons, yet still faces the segregation and poverty that for the other groups was only a transitional phase? A. eastern Europeans
B. southern Europeans
C. Irish
D. African Americans
E. Asian Americans
The correct answer is D. African Americans.
African Americans have lived in the United States since the early colonial period, primarily due to the transatlantic slave trade. Despite their long history in the country, they continue to face systemic segregation and poverty, which many other immigrant groups have moved past as they integrated into American society. This ongoing struggle highlights the unique challenges faced by African Americans compared to other immigrant groups.