Question

Which best describes immigration to the United States between 1820 and 1850? Between 1820 and 1850, nearly half of all European immigrants came from Ireland, which differed from earlier waves. Between 1820 and 1850, nearly a third of European immigrants came from the Netherlands, which differed from earlier waves. Between 1820 and 1850, most immigrants came from southern Europe, specifically Italy, which differed from earlier waves. Between 1820 and 1850, most immigrants were brought from Africa to become enslaved workers, which differed from earlier waves.

Answer 1

It is the first answer because most immigrants of that time period were from northern Europe because it was very crowded. Specifically Ireland had a lot due to the potato famine (1845-1852).

Answer 2

The correct answer is the first option.

Between 1820 and 1850, nearly half of all European immigrants came from Ireland, which differed from earlier waves. Ireland’s 1845 Potato Blight was the cause for the launching of Irish immigration to America, which produced a devastating famine in the Irish population. Along five years, a million of Irish inhabitants were dead due to starvation, while half a million arrived in America to start a new life since the living conditions in their homeland were deplorable.