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Why did most of the immigrants who came to america in the late 19th century settle in the cities?

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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.s Many immigrants came to America looking for better economic opportunity, while some, like the Pilgrims in the early 1600s, came in search of religious freedom.
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Most of the immigrants came to America during the late 19th century were seeking economic opportunities. Those immigrants who came to America were living in poor condition in their hometown. The reason for arrival remains different than their predecessors. They came here to work as labors and to start a new life. The vast majority of immigrants crowded into the growing cities because they worked in industries as labors.

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