Which was the main cause of the great migration to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

the need for workers in the U.S.
the need for workers in the U.S.

political unrest in Europe
political unrest in Europe

religious persecution in Eastern Europe
religious persecution in Eastern Europe

scarcity of land and money
What was the main agenda of the nativists?
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Responses

to limit immigration to only English-speaking foreigners
to limit immigration to only English-speaking foreigners

to keep illiterate people from immigrating to the United States
to keep illiterate people from immigrating to the United States

to exclude Chinese laborers from immigrating in order to save American jobs
to exclude Chinese laborers from immigrating in order to save American jobs

to restrict immigration in order to preserve America for white, native-born Protestants
Which sentence best describes the experience of most of the “new immigrants” who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
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They lived in the cities where they arrived and most held low-paying jobs.
They lived in the cities where they arrived and most held low-paying jobs.

They moved west for the free land and became farmers.
They moved west for the free land and became farmers.

They became disappointed with the opportunities in the United States and returned to their homeland.
They became disappointed with the opportunities in the United States and returned to their homeland.

They easily assimilated into American culture.
Why did “new immigrants” have a more difficult time adapting to their new life in America than did “old immigrants”? Select all that apply.
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Responses

The new immigrants didn't want to work for low wages.
The new immigrants didn't want to work for low wages.

Many new immigrants didn't speak English.
Many new immigrants didn't speak English.

The new immigrants were not Protestant.
The new immigrants were not Protestant.

The new immigrants weren't skilled enough to work in America.

Answer 1

1. Main cause of the great migration to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s:
   political unrest in Europe
   (Although all of the options contributed to migration, political unrest was a significant driver for many immigrants during this period. However, the need for workers also played a role, so this question can be interpreted in different ways based on context.)

2. Main agenda of the nativists:
   to restrict immigration in order to preserve America for white, native-born Protestants

3. Experience of most of the "new immigrants" who arrived in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s:
   They lived in the cities where they arrived and most held low-paying jobs.

4. Reasons why "new immigrants" had a more difficult time adapting to their new life in America than did "old immigrants":

   • Many new immigrants didn't speak English.
   • The new immigrants were not Protestant.
     (These two factors contributed significantly to the challenges faced by new immigrants in assimilating into American society.)