What was a difference between the first wave of immigrants to the United States and the second wave that began in the late nineteenth century?

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The first wave of immigrants included a very diverse population, while the second was more homogenous.

The first wave of immigrants included a very diverse population, while the second was more homogenous.

The first wave included mostly wealthy people, while later ones were poor.

The first wave included mostly wealthy people, while later ones were poor.

The first wave came largely from northern and central Europe; the second wave came largely from southern and eastern Europe.

The first wave came largely from northern and central Europe; the second wave came largely from southern and eastern Europe.

Early immigrants came in larger ships, while later groups arrived in fleets of smaller ships.

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The correct response is: The first wave came largely from northern and central Europe; the second wave came largely from southern and eastern Europe.

The first wave of immigrants to the United States, primarily from the early 19th century (around 1820 to 1860), largely consisted of people from countries like Germany, Ireland, and England. In contrast, the second wave of immigration in the late 19th century (around 1880 to 1920) saw a significant influx of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, including countries like Italy, Poland, and Russia.