Which of the following is NOT a reason Europeans immigrated to the U. S. during the latter half of the nineteenth century? A:Terrible religious persecution was happening. B: Nativist groups began to encourage immigration. C: People wanted freedom from rules and regulations. D: Gold was discovered in the state of California.

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Blake

20 April, 11:46

Which of the following is NOT a reason Europeans immigrated to the U. S. during the latter half of the nineteenth century? A:Terrible religious persecution was happening. B: Nativist groups began to encourage immigration. C: People wanted freedom from rules and regulations. D: Gold was discovered in the state of California.

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Kaylin Dodson · Answer 1

B. Nativist groups began to encourage immigration.

Lexie Duarte · Answer 2

B. this wasn't ever this reason.

People immigrated to the U. S. due to religious persecution, which is why there's religious freedom in the foundation of America. This ties into "wanted freedom from rules and regulations". D is referencing the gold rush, which was definitely a reason that people immigrated to the US.