The most compelling reason immigration rose in the United States during the Industrial Revolution was because people were

The Industrial Revolution created a growing demand for workers in factories, mines, and cities. Many immigrants came hoping to find jobs and greater personal freedom in the United States, making “looking for personal freedom and jobs” the strongest general reason. Some people also followed relatives or fled persecution, but those reasons do not explain the broad rise in immigration as well.

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