Question

journeys to america
muslim immigration
there is a long history of muslim immigration to america. however, its nature has changed
dramatically over time, providing insight into the history of the nation.

• early immigration: early islamic immigration dates to the 1700s primarily in the form

of the african slave trade, as many enslaved africans were muslim. most of these
muslims faced forced conversion to christianity.

• industrial wave: a major wave of muslim immigration occurred in the early 1900s, as

the industrial boom drew immigrants from around the world.
o while immigrants from most regions settled in major coastal cities, muslim
immigrants settled largely throughout ohio, michigan, iowa, and the dakotas, where
they sought agricultural work.
o immigration from lebanon and syria were particularly high during this era due to
ongoing difficulties in the region, motivating people to flee.
the earliest muslim immigrants to america were primarily
——
arabian merchants
lebanese refugees
enslaved africans

Explanation:

The text states that early Islamic immigration dates to the 1700s primarily as the form of African slave trade, with many enslaved Africans being Muslim.

Answer:

enslaved Africans