Which statement most accurately describes the motivations of the historic European and current Latin American immigrants to the United States?

A) Both were and are motivated primarily by economic factors.
B) Migrants from Europe were fleeing religious persecution while migrants from Latin America are motivated by economic factors.
C) Both were and are motivated by a desire to join family members already in the United States.
D) Migrants from Europe mostly spoke English while migrants from Latin American mostly speak Spanish.
E) Both were and are motivated by famine in their home countries.


Answer: A

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