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 of the following was NOT a push factor for those who immigrated to the U.S. during the late 1800’s-early 1900’s?
A
Religious oppression
B
famine
C
better job opportunities
D
repressive governments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Medical/educational facilities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is In search of employment opportunity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Push factors describe the reasons that individuals might emigrate from their homes, including poverty, lack of social mobility, violence, or persecution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Push factors are those that force the individual to move voluntarily, and in many cases, they are forced because the individuals risk something if they stay. Push factors may include conflict, drought, famine, lack of jobs, and discrimination.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.

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