Question

multiple choice
question 1
during which years did the u.s. experience a great rise in immigration of people from southern and eastern europe?
a 1830–1850
b 1850–1870
c 1870–1885
d 1880–1920
attempt 1 of 2

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall U.S. immigration history. Before 1880, most immigrants to the U.S. were from Northern and Western Europe. From 1880 to 1920 (before immigration restrictions), there was a large wave of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe (e.g., Italy, Poland, Russia) due to factors like industrialization, poverty, and political unrest in their home countries. Options A (1830 - 1850), B (1850 - 1870), and C (1870 - 1885) mostly saw Northern/Western European immigration, while D (1880 - 1920) matches the Southern/Eastern European immigration surge.

Answer:

D. 1880 - 1920