Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states than southern states during the mid-nineteenth century?

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24 December, 12:51

Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in northern states than southern states during the mid-nineteenth century?

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Kiana Banks · Answer 1

Jobs. The North had the factory jobs whereas the South was still primarily agricultural and heavy on the use of slavery. Immigrant families with little to no money needed jobs quick and the factories were always in need of more workers.