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Why did many immigrants move from eastern and southern europe to the united states between 1880 and 1920?

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The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the 1880s to 1920. Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early 1600s, arrived in search of religious freedom.

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They Moved to get Better-paying Jobs. They also felt they could live a better life in the US.
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