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THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In late nineteenth century America, recent immigrants made up a large portion of the population of big cities, such as New York and San Francisco. Which of the following best describes why immigrants in these cities established their own separate neighborhoods, such as New York’s Little Italy and San Francisco’s Chinatown?
A
They did so in order to ensure that they were able to receive high wages and benefits for factory work.
B
They did so in order to establish their own political parties that could influence both local and state government.
C
They did so in order to continue practicing the traditions that they brought over from their home countries.
D
They did so in order to build and open their own factories that could compete with others in the city.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unprecedented numbers of immigrants flocked to our shores, dreaming of a life of freedom and prosperity. Between 1820 and 1920, approximately 34 million immigrants came to this country, and New York City was by the far the most popular destination.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Irish made up the majority of immigrants in this period, particularly during the famine years of the 1840s and 1850s when they comprised more than 90 percent of the city’s foreign-born residents.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following caused the most prejudice against new immigrants in the United States during the late nineteenth century? Americans feared that immigrants would refuse to assimilate into American culture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did many immigrants choose to live in cities as they entered the United States in the late 1800s or early 1900s? Jobs, family, and friends were there.

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