USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which factor most motivates people from different countries to live in the United States?
A
the use of English for business transactions
B
the opportunity to study in U.S. public schools
C
the desire for democracy and economic opportunity
D
the acceptance of the principles of laissez-faire capitalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Religious persecution, political oppression and economic hardship are classic “push” factors. And, for many who fled their homelands over the past three centuries, the United States has offered the corresponding “pulls” of religious freedom, freedom of thought and speech, and economic opportunities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pull factors include higher wages, better employment opportunities, a higher standard of living and educational opportunities. If economic conditions are not favourable and appear to be at risk of declining further, a greater number of individuals will probably migrate to countries with a better outlook.

Detailed explanation-3: -United States Immigration People may choose to immigrate for a variety of reasons, such as employment opportunities, to escape a violent conflict, environmental factors, educational purposes, or to reunite with family.

Detailed explanation-4: -They came to America to find religious freedom. Economic opportunities also drew people to America. As the country grew and developed, immigrants could find jobs and the opportunity to own their own land. The number of people immigrating to the United States was not constant during every period of American’s history.

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