Question

In the 1800s, many immigrants came to the United States because of push factors such as

Answer 1

Answer:

Economic hardship and religious and political persecution were the main motives for most immigrants coming to the United States of America in the 1800s.

Explanation:

Most immigrants escaped from poverty, crop failure, famine, land scarcity, labor shortages, unemploment and lack of economic opportunities. They saw America as a land of opportunity and so far, many newly-arrived continue to think of the US in such terms. However, many immigrants also escaped from political and religious persecution and repression.