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In the first half of the 1800s, how did the arrival of large numbers of immigrants affect economic conditions in US cities?
The number of available jobs rose.
There were fewer jobs available.
Everyone’s wages decreased.
Cities had more money to spend.
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Everyone’s wages decreased.
Explanation: Large immigrant inflows increased the supply of labor in cities, intensifying competition for jobs—especially unskilled work—and drove down wages and living conditions for many urban workers.
Explanation: Large immigrant inflows increased the supply of labor in cities, intensifying competition for jobs—especially unskilled work—and drove down wages and living conditions for many urban workers.
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