Which of the following is NOT a reason Europeans immigrated to the U.S. during the latter half of the nineteenth century? A:Terr
ible religious persecution was happening. B: Nativist groups began to encourage immigration. C: People wanted freedom from rules and regulations. D: Gold was discovered in the state of California.
People immigrated to the U.S. due to religious persecution, which is why there's religious freedom in the foundation of America. This ties into "wanted freedom from rules and regulations". D is referencing the gold rush, which was definitely a reason that people immigrated to the US.
The answer is because United States was concerned about crimes against humanity being committed there. They were also concerned that Spain would have power so close to US territory.
