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What happened as a result of olympia’s growing population? new stores, hotels, and businesses thrived. major conflicts emerged over food and housing. fewer jobs were available to new settlers. the government created washington territory.

Many asian immigrants came to the united states in the 1960s and 1970s because of push factors, including the possibility of religious freedom. economic opportunities. the chance of family reunions. o poverty and chaos.

What does the term “escalation” refer to?