Question

2 using sources 2 and 3, which of the statements best explains immigration in the united states in the late 1800s and early 1900s? a many immigrants came to the united states for economic opportunities they did not have in their home countries. the vast majority stayed in the cities where they arrived because those cities welcomed all immigrants. b many immigrants came to the united states in search of better opportunities. most of these were able to begin their new lives in america by finding well - paying jobs in large american companies. c many immigrants came to the united states in search of better opportunities and to escape hardships in their homelands. however, the idea of a better life was often met with prejudice and other hardships in america. d many immigrants came to the united states for economic opportunities they did not have in their home countries. most immigrants were treated equally and given the same opportunities as native - born americans.

Explanation:

To determine the best explanation for US immigration in the late 1800s - early 1900s:

• Option A: Cities did not "welcome all immigrants" (e.g., nativist sentiment, discrimination existed), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Most immigrants worked in low - paying, unskilled jobs (not well - paying in large companies), so this is wrong.
• Option C: Immigrants sought opportunities/escape from hardships at home, and faced prejudice (e.g., nativism, poor working conditions) in the US. This aligns with historical context.
• Option D: Immigrants were not treated equally (faced discrimination, lower - paying jobs), so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Many immigrants came to the United States in search of better opportunities and to escape hardships in their homelands. However, the idea of a better life was often met with prejudice and other hardships in America.