Question

Which statement BEST explains the role of immigrants in the United States during western expansion from the late 1800s to early 1900s?

A) The west had become overpopulated, so immigrants moved to the east coast.
B) The U.S. government forced immigrants to move west of the Mississippi River.
Eliminate
C) They often had farming experience, so they settled in the Great Plains area.
D) They were the only people who wanted to settle in the western United

Answer 1

Answer: D
Explanation: overpopulation didnt exist back then, it only became a thing 2004 to present so the first and second cant be the answer. The third cant be the answer because people were really poor back then and if they moved to farmland they wouldnt make money. Most of the time, people moved from farmland to city life so that they could have more opportunities and be able to make more money. The answer must be the last one!