Which Statement Best Characterizes How the Increase in Immigration Changed

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes how the increase in immigration changed the U.S.economy in the mid-1800s?

• A) Immigration hindered economic growth because immigrants came in such large numbers that there were not enough resources for everyone.
• B) Immigration slowed down the Industrial Revolution because immigrants launched frequent and effective labor protests.
• C) Immigration boosted the economy because immigrants provided much of the capital that was needed for infrastructure and entrepreneurship.
• D) Immigration boosted the economy by providing the skilled labor that was desperately needed in the labor force.
• E) Immigration accelerated the Industrial Revolution by providing a large pool of cheap factory labor.

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