***10 points***in the 1840s, why did so many german people move to the united states? a. there was a famine in germany due to the failure of the potato crop. b. political unrest in germany led to the desire for more freedom. c. several religious groups suffered persecution in germany. d. war drove many german refugees from their homes.

The correct answer is D) War drove many refugees from their homes.

In 1840, many German people moved to the United States because war drove many refugees from their homes.  

Statistics indicate that German immigration to the United States grew from 1830 to 1870 because the war and they were looking for a better place to live. In that period, almost 7 million people arrive at states such as New York and Pennsylvania. Many Germans that arrive at the United States were farmers looking for new and better lands to farm.

explanation:

cause they can

i believe your answer is d)