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Which of the following are reasons why immigrants came to America in the late 1800s? Choose all that apply.

A. For religious freedom.
B. To escape famine.
C. To become cowboys.
D. To learn English.

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I think the answer is B and
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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.

That what I found on google
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