USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following was an important pull factor that drew European immigrants to the United states after the civil war? Availability of farmland. Upon arriving by ship in New York harbor, which of the following groups was required to go through immigration inspections at Ellis Island?

Detailed explanation-2: -The push factors were what drove the immigrants from their country such as religious persecution, political oppression and poverty. The pull factors were those which attracted immigrants to America such as civil rights, freedom of expression, religion and speech and economic opportunity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Immigrants were pushed out of their home countries by economic factors (famine, unemployment, poverty) and political factors (political oppression, war). They were drawn to America, and New Hampshire, by the promise of jobs, freedom, and greater opportunities.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -In addition, many old immigrants were drawn to the United States for the religious freedom it offered. Old immigrants often experienced religious persecution in their home countries.