Question

what was a difference between the first wave of immigrants to the united states and the second wave that began in the late nineteenth century?
early immigrants came in larger ships, while later groups arrived in fleets of smaller ships.
the first wave of immigrants included a very diverse population, while the second was more homogenous.
the first wave included mostly wealthy people, while later ones were poor.
the first wave came largely from northern and central europe; the second wave came largely from southern and eastern europe.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Ship size/transport method isn't a primary difference between first (19th - early 20th) and second (late 19th - early 20th) immigration waves.
• Option 2: The first wave (e.g., Irish, German) was diverse, and the second (e.g., Southern/Eastern European) was also diverse, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Both waves had a mix of wealth levels; this is not a defining difference.
• Option 4: The first wave of US immigration (19th century) was largely from Northern/Central Europe (e.g., Germany, Ireland), while the second wave (late 19th - early 20th) was from Southern/Eastern Europe (e.g., Italy, Poland, Russia). This matches historical immigration patterns.

Answer:

The first wave came largely from northern and central Europe; the second wave came largely from southern and eastern Europe.