Question
Which of the following contributed to increased immigration to the US during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
A
Guaranteed work opportunities
B
Cheaper and faster international transport
C
Freedom from racism and discrimination
D
Global war and conflict
A
Guaranteed work opportunities
B
Cheaper and faster international transport
C
Freedom from racism and discrimination
D
Global war and conflict
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The factors that contributed to increased immigration to the US during the late 1800s and early 1900s include:
**A. Guaranteed work opportunities** - Many immigrants were attracted to the US by the promise of jobs and better economic prospects.
**B. Cheaper and faster international transport** - Advances in transportation, such as steamships, made travel to the US more affordable and quicker.
**D. Global war and conflict** - Various conflicts and political unrest in other countries led people to seek refuge and better living conditions in the US.
However, **C. Freedom from racism and discrimination** is not entirely accurate, as many immigrants faced significant racism and discrimination upon their arrival.
Therefore, the best answers are A, B, and D.
**A. Guaranteed work opportunities** - Many immigrants were attracted to the US by the promise of jobs and better economic prospects.
**B. Cheaper and faster international transport** - Advances in transportation, such as steamships, made travel to the US more affordable and quicker.
**D. Global war and conflict** - Various conflicts and political unrest in other countries led people to seek refuge and better living conditions in the US.
However, **C. Freedom from racism and discrimination** is not entirely accurate, as many immigrants faced significant racism and discrimination upon their arrival.
Therefore, the best answers are A, B, and D.