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

During the Industrial Revolution, expanding factories and cities created many jobs in the United States. Immigrants often came seeking work and the chance for greater personal freedom and a better life, making C, “looking for personal freedom and jobs,” the best answer. Some people followed relatives or fled persecution, but those were not the broadest reason for the rise in immigration.

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