Which pull factor drew increasing numbers of immigrants to the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century?

Select one:

a. a chance to gain political power

b. a government policy of welcoming immigrants

c. a dream of economic opportunities

d. a lack of ethnic discrimination among Americans

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15 May, 10:28

Which pull factor drew increasing numbers of immigrants to the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century?

Select one:

a. a chance to gain political power

b. a government policy of welcoming immigrants

c. a dream of economic opportunities

d. a lack of ethnic discrimination among Americans

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Answers (2)

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Maurice Coleman · Answer 1

C. A dream of economic opportunities

Gunner Ho · Answer 2

C. A dream of economic opportunities

Explanation:

Several factors were responsible for the vast immigration of people from their homelands to the United States between 1880-1920. Factors ranging from economic harship to religious crisis and political factors. Whilst some came to escape from war, some others fled to avoid corrupt governance, there were yet those who immigrated to escape persecution. However, through this all [despite and inspite], the pull factor which produced the most significant drawing of people into the United States was a dream of economic opportunities. This is because this was the period of the maturation of American capitalism. Immigrants flocked in looking for job opportunities, employment and work.