Question

Immigration between 1870 and 1900 was on a drastic upswing because

A. Technology was developing rapidly
B. Factories were employing many people
C. Travel to and around America was improved
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Immigration between 1870 and 1900 was on a drastic upswing because travel to and around America was improved.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The immigration between 1870-1900 was in a great swing.
• The major reason behind this massive immigration was due to the improvement in transportation sector in and around America.
• Major transportation revolution took place in the sectors of railroads and steam ships.
• During those years most immigrants arrived from Europe and China. Historians referred them as either Push or Pull factors.
• People left their home land due to crop failure, land-job shortages, rising taxes and so on.