USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because industries needed an increasing amount of cheap labor, more immigrants were allowed in the late 19th century America. Most came from central, southern, and eastern Europe, settling in big cities which were home to growing numbers of factories.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -New immigrants were primarily from Southeastern European countries including Romania, Hungary, Poland, and Italy. Many new immigrants were also from Asian countries, such as China and Japan. Immigrants from these areas started coming to the United States in large numbers in 1890 and continued to do so until 1920.

Detailed explanation-4: -Between 1870 and 1900, the largest number of immigrants continued to come from northern and western Europe including Great Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia. But “new” immigrants from southern and eastern Europe were becoming one of the most important forces in American life.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most Southern European immigrants were motivated by economic opportunity in the United States, while Eastern Europeans (primarily Jews) fled religious persecution.