Why did many immigrants choose to live in cities as they entered the United States in the late 1800s or early 1900s?

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Their visas required them to do so.

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They wanted to participate in city politics.

Cities reminded them of home.

Jobs, family, and friends were there.

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Many immigrants chose to live in cities as they entered the United States in the late 1800s or early 1900s primarily because jobs, family, and friends were there. Urban areas offered a greater concentration of job opportunities, especially in factories, which attracted many who were seeking work. Additionally, many immigrants had family members or friends who had already settled in cities, providing a support network that made the transition to a new country easier. Cities also often had established ethnic neighborhoods where immigrants could find familiar cultural environments and social networks.