In the late 1800s and early 1900s, what was the difference between "new" immigration and "old" immigration? A. "Old" immigrants were from eastern and southern Europe, and "new" immigrants were from western Europe. B. "Old" immigrants were from Asia, and "new" immigrants were from South America. C. "Old" immigrants were from western Europe, and "new" immigrants were from eastern and southern Europe. D. "Old" immigrants were from South America, and "new" immigrants were from Africa.

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Shamar Ewing

15 June, 01:37

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, what was the difference between "new" immigration and "old" immigration? A. "Old" immigrants were from eastern and southern Europe, and "new" immigrants were from western Europe. B. "Old" immigrants were from Asia, and "new" immigrants were from South America. C. "Old" immigrants were from western Europe, and "new" immigrants were from eastern and southern Europe. D. "Old" immigrants were from South America, and "new" immigrants were from Africa.

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Magdalena · Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

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Old immigrants came to the U. S. and were generally wealthy, educated, skilled, and were from Southern and Eastern Europe. New immigrants were generally, poor, unskilled, and came from Northern and Western Europe.