Immigrants came to America for economic opportunities like better paying jobs and a higher standard of living, as many of their home countries were experiencing poverty, famine, or natural disasters. They also sought greater religious freedom and to escape political oppression. Many believed America offered a better life compared to their home countries.

1. Why did immigrants come?
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1) Economic Low in Most countries: Better paying jobs, better life, some had had earthquakes in
their old homes or other natural disasters
2) Freedoms: Regligion
3) Famines: Potato Famine
4) Better Life: People in America have it so good, but in other countries it is not as well.
5) Political Oppression
1) Better Life
2) Food
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