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Sectionalism in the United States — Unit test

Question 13 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

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

Answer
A
Germany was in the midst of a fierce war with France.
B
German immigrants were seeking work and political freedom.
C
Germans immigrated to escape religious persecution.
D
Over a million Germans had died from starvation and disease.

Explanation

Many Germans left during this period because economic hardship limited work opportunities, while political unrest and restrictions made greater freedom appealing. The best answer is “German immigrants were seeking work and political freedom.” The other choices describe circumstances that were not the main causes of German immigration between 1820 and 1850.

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