Question

What best describes why there was no need for immigrants to live in the South?

A. Americans in the region only spoke English.

B. The South was already too crowded.

C. Slaves handled nearly all the labor needs.

D. There were no port cities for them to arrive in.

Answer 1

The South was primarily agricultural and rural. Moreover, prior to 1865, the largest workforce in the South was enslaved Fewer opportunities existed for immigrants in this region than in the bustling urban areas of the North. The answer is C.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. Americans in the region only spoke English.

Immigrants like to be among people who speak their own language and can help them find work, place to live etc.. If they live where no one understands them they will not be able to find such.

Hope this helps,

Davinia.