Why did the number of European immigrants increase during the 1840s and 1850s? Analyze the impact of these immigrants upon the American economy and society

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A population explosion in Europe and the disruption of industrialization there caused many to seek a new life in America. The Irish became the most numerous group, escaping the potato blight and resultant famine at home. Although providing cheap labor, immigrants contributed to problems of urban congestion, racial tensions, and labor disunity.

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What will be an ideal response?

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