A major reason why the United States had liberal immigration policy during the 19th century was that
A. Most u.s. legislators were foreign born
B. The natural population growth of the u.s. Was small
C. Favorable economic conditions in Europe kept immigration low to the u.s.
D. There was a demand for labor in the u.s.
Answer: D. There was a demand for labor in the u.s.
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