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Nation Building and Sectionalism — Test

Question 9 • US History

Between 1820 and 1850, many immigrants came to the United States from Germany. What prompted them to leave their home country?

Answer
A
German immigrants were seeking work and political freedom.
B
Germany was in the midst of a fierce war with France.
C
Over a million Germans had died from starvation and disease.
D
Most of the important food crops in Germany had died.

Explanation

Many Germans immigrated to the United States during this period in search of economic opportunity and greater political freedom. The failed revolutions of 1848 and limited job prospects were among the pressures encouraging emigration. The other choices describe a major war or famine that was not the main reason for German immigration between 1820 and 1850.

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