Question:
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, why did most immigrants to the United States settle in urban areas?
A) the ready availability of industrial jobs
B) immigrants were not allowed to buy farmland
C) labor unions provided free housing in the cities
D) government restrictions required immigrants to settle in cities
Answer:
A) the ready availability of industrial jobs
Explanation:
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, urban areas of the United States attracted thousands of immigrants because of the ready availability of industrial jobs. Industrial centers of the Northeast, like New York, Boston, and Pittsburgh experienced a population boom during this era.
