How did Louisiana attempt to attract immigrants to the state in the early 1900s? Officials visited other parts of the country to promote the state and worked to obtain jobs for immigrants in the lumber industry. Officials offered small payments to people who would relocate to Louisiana and stay for at least five years. The government conducted Immigration Conventions and advertising campaigns while private businesses established new towns. The government worked to improve communications with foreign governments and offer immigrants jobs.

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12 June, 00:54

How did Louisiana attempt to attract immigrants to the state in the early 1900s? Officials visited other parts of the country to promote the state and worked to obtain jobs for immigrants in the lumber industry. Officials offered small payments to people who would relocate to Louisiana and stay for at least five years. The government conducted Immigration Conventions and advertising campaigns while private businesses established new towns. The government worked to improve communications with foreign governments and offer immigrants jobs.

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Answer: In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the planet decided to go away from their homes and immigrate to U. S. Fleeing negligence, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived because of the land of economic opportunity.