Which of the following statements is NOT true of immigration in the Progressive Era?
A. The failure of countries in southern and eastern Europe to industrialize led many skilled workers to look for jobs in the United States.
B. U.S. companies sent recruiters to economically hard-hit parts of Europe hoping to find cheap sources of labor.
C. A large number of immigrants came to the United States with intentions of returning to their countries of origin to pay off debts at home.
D. Some immigrants, such as Russian Jews, came to the United States for religious freedom and social equality.
Answer: A
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