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Ironically, in the United States, a country of immigrants, prejudice and discrimination continue to be serious problems. There was often (36) between each established group of immigrants and each (37) group. As each group became more financially successful, and more powerful, they (38) newcomers from full participation in the society. Prejudice and discrimination are part of American history; however, this prejudicial treatment of different groups is nowhere more unjust than with black Americans. Blacks had (39) disadvantages. For the most part, they came to the land of opportunity as slaves and they were not free to keep their (40) and cultural traditions. Unlike most European immigrants, blacks did not have the protection of a support group; sometimes slave owners (41) members of the same family. They could not mix easily with the established society either because of their skin color. It was difficult for them to (42) to the American culture. Even after they became free people, they still experienced discrimination in employment, housing and education. Until the twentieth century, the (43) of the black population lived in the southern part of the United States. Then there was a population shift to the large cities in the North. Prejudice against blacks is often associated with the South. Slavery was more common there and discrimination was usually easier to see. (44) . Because their neighborhoods are segregated, many blacks feel that educational opportunities are not adequate for their children. (45) . Naturally, all parents want the best possible education for their children. (46) . Time will be the real solution to the problem of race.