Question

Read the paragraph.

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the United States. Immigration from Northern Europe—England, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia—declined, while immigration from Italy, Russia, and Austria-Hungary grew. In fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. Unfortunately, these countries were far removed England, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.

Which of the following best summarizes this paragraph objectively?

These new immigrants were not like the ones that built our great country. Most of the newcomers came from southern and eastern Europe.

Unlike earlier immigrants, who came from northern and western Europe, the new immigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s came mostly from southern and eastern Europe.

The new immigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s came mostly from southern and eastern Europe, so they could not fit in with Americans.

The founders of America came from England, but later immigrants came from other European countries and therefore did not belong in the United States.

Answer 1

The paragraph discusses the change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the United States by the end of the 1800s. Immigration from Northern Europe declined, while immigration from Italy, Russia, and Austria-Hungary grew. The new immigrants came mostly from southern and eastern Europe, practicing different religions and settling in urban areas.

Step-by-step explanation:

The paragraph discusses the change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the United States by the end of the 1800s. Immigration from Northern Europe declined, while immigration from Italy, Russia, and Austria-Hungary grew. The new immigrants came mostly from southern and eastern Europe, practicing different religions and settling in urban areas. This is in contrast to the earlier immigrants who came from northern and western Europe.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B: "Unlike earlier immigrants, who came from northern and western Europe, the new immigrants of the late 1800s and early 1900s came mostly from southern and eastern Europe."

Step-by-step explanation:

The rest of the answer choices have subjective language like "our great country" (A), "could not fit in" (C), and "did not belong" (D). Answer choice B is the only objective summary of the passage.

Plus, it's right on edge. B is your answer.