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Which statement best describes population distribution in the US from 1880–1900?

A. immigration increased, immigrants settled primarily in the North and West, where economic opportunities were the greatest.
B. As immigration increased, immigrants settled primarily in rural areas, where they were less likely to face discrimination by native-born Americans.
C. As immigration increased, immigrants settled primarily in the South, where land for agriculture was plentiful.
D. As immigration increased, immigrants settled primarily in the center of the country, where many factory jobs were available.C.

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A. immigration increased, immigrants settled primarily in the North and West, where economic opportunities were the greatest.

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