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QuizMultiple Choice

New Immigration

Question 5 • RS AZ-US History A

During the 1800s, an important pull factor for immigrants to the US was

Answer
A
religion persecution.
B
freedom of speech.
C
industrial jobs.
D
agricultural jobs.

Explanation

Industrialization created many factory and other urban jobs in the United States during the 1800s, attracting immigrants seeking work and better economic opportunities. Industrial jobs were therefore an important pull factor. Religious persecution, by contrast, was a reason people might leave their home country—a push factor.

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