Question

people from many nations have diverse but strong motives to immigrate to the u.s.

• escaping oppression: many south and central american nations have been historically plagued by dictatorships and political oppression, causing refugees to flee
• fleeing natural disasters: natural disasters, especially hurricanes, have periodically devastated many south and central american nations, driving immigrants to the u.s. as refugees.
• opportunity: the u.s. possesses a strong economy, and since the industrial revolution of the early 19th century, has attracted many latino immigrants in search of better employment.
• many early latino immigrants already possessed experience in mining and farming, enabling them to capitalize on the booming u.s. industries.

what factors primarily promote immigration from central and south america to the united states?

• cultural exchange and similarities
• political partnership and trade
• political instability and opportunity

Explanation:

The text lists factors like escaping political oppression (dictatorships, political unrest) and seeking economic opportunity (US economy, better employment) as key reasons for immigration from Central/South America to the US. "Political instability and opportunity" aligns with these factors (oppression implies instability, and opportunity is a main draw). The other options (cultural exchange/similarities, political partnership/trade) aren't supported by the given reasons.

Answer:

political instability and opportunity