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.
Answer: E
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