For what reason did immigrants from Ireland and England move to the U. S. during the late 1800s?
1) to escape religious persecution
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2) to escape poverty
3) escape war and conflict
4) to seek job opportunities in American factories

In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.

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