Which of the following statements best describes the settlement patterns of immigrants in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?(1 point)

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Immigrants concentrated in specific urban areas and formed ethnic enclaves
Immigrants concentrated in specific urban areas and formed ethnic enclaves

Immigrants primarily settled in the western states
Immigrants primarily settled in the western states

Immigrants settled primarily in rural farming communities
Immigrants settled primarily in rural farming communities

Immigrants were dispersed evenly across the entire country

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the settlement patterns of immigrants in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries is:

Immigrants concentrated in specific urban areas and formed ethnic enclaves.

During this period, many immigrants settled in cities where they could find jobs and support from their communities, leading to the establishment of ethnic neighborhoods, such as Little Italy and Chinatown.