SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Economic problems-few jobs, little money
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Cheap land and economic opportunities
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Religious persecution
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An oppressive king
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Detailed explanation-1: -Push factors are the reasons why people left England, such as persecution, natural disasters, fear, poverty and unemployment. Pull factors are the reasons why people moved to the United States of America in search of freedom, safety, stability and new opportunities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Medical/educational facilities.
Detailed explanation-3: -The desire to create new businesses and dive into a new economy was what push many individuals in England to make the crossing to America.
Detailed explanation-4: -Economic push factors of immigration include poverty, overpopulation, and lack of jobs. These conditions were widespread in Europe during the 1800’s. As a result, many Irish, Italians, and Germans decided to go live in the U.S.