Question

The 1880s marked a change in the populations immigrating to the United States.

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct answers is A

Explanation:

Options B, C and D are debatable.

Those who immigrated from England, Ireland and the Scandinavian Islands already knew English language quite well and the countries were economically stronger than those of south and central Europe.

Many people from South and Central Europe that had immigrated to the U.S. did not have enough money to start off. They settled for the jobs that were not paid well and as time passed they found ways and other opportunities.

A lot of immigrants settled on farms in western territories because the standards and cost of living were somewhat lower in this period in western territories.

The most valid information is that the most of them arrived from southern, central and eastern Europe.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answers below describe the immigrants who moved to U.S after 1880:

A. arrived from southern, central, and eastern Europe

C. settled on farms in western territories

Explanation:

In the 1880s during the change of immigrants moving to the United States, immigrants from counties mostly in Europe were moving in droves for greener pasture, persecution from all forms of religious activities such as the adult baptism, etc. It was however known that some of these immigrants faced language barriers which make them not settle easily.