Why did so many immigrants sign up and join the armies?

A. Fighting would give them instant respect and equality.

B. Army life paid much better than civilian life could.

C. They knew they would not be allowed to enter the country otherwise.

D. It gave them a job with a steady source of income.

D. It gave them a job with a steady source of income.

Explanation:

Before the revolutionary war, the American society was categorized in a hierarchy where minority immigrants were found at the lower steps of the ladder. But revolutionary war provides not only an opportunity to get integrated into society but also economic opportunities. It is evident from the fact that more than twenty percent of soldiers in the Union army were foreign-born.

the correct answer is b