USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -Following the desire for a better material life for themselves and their children, the desire for religious freedom probably motivated more immigrants to come to America than any other concern-and the two desires have often been inextricably linked.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many immigrants left jobs to fight for the Union, enlisting before the draft-and the bounties-were even introduced. They volunteered, fought, and sacrificed far beyond what might be expected of strangers in a strange land.