Question

Why did many immigrants come to Louisiana during the 1800s? Check all that apply.

They had been forced to leave Canada by Great Britain.
They wanted to escape war and other political problems.
They hoped to find new opportunities to make money.
They need to escape poverty and a potato famine.
They wanted to avoid persecution of their religions.

Answer 1

They wanted to escape war and other political problems.

They wanted to avoid persecution of their religions.

Answer 2

They wanted to escape war and other political problems.

They hoped to find new opportunities to make money.