A
Despite the dangers and excessive costs of steamship travel, small numbers of immigrants still made it to the United States.
B
The steamship industry decided to give free rides to immigrants, but only if they were going to the United States.
C
Major increases in immigration forced the steamship industry to lower prices and offer better travel conditions.
D
As steamship travel became faster and cheaper, immigration to the United States increased.
1 answer
The statement that best describes the relationship between steamship travel and immigration is:
D As steamship travel became faster and cheaper, immigration to the United States increased.
This option highlights how improvements in steamship technology and reduced travel costs facilitated greater numbers of immigrants traveling to the U.S.
