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Why did US population increase in the 19th century?

Immigration from Europe and East Asia spurred the growth of population in the US in the 19th century. Also, in the antebellum days, the slave population also increased.


The immigration of the 19th century resulted in what?

rapd growth of the nation's urban centers


When did the US have a policy of free and open immigration?

most of the 19th century (1800s)


What was the only group specifically targeted by 19th century laws restricting immigration?

The Chinese


What is the dramatic industrial growth of the late 19th century?

Railroads were partly responsible for the dramatic industrial growth of the late 19th century. There was also a huge spike in immigration.


Which group was specifically targeted by 19th century laws restricting immigration?

The ChineseThe Chinese


When did the polish come to america?

First larger group came in the end of 18th century, after the Kościuszko Uprising (1794). Two biggest immigration waves of the old immigration in the 19th century came after November Uprising (1830) and January Uprising (1863). The last wave of the old immigration came at the very end on 19th century due to increasing Prussian and Russian oppression. The new immigration took place in the second half of the 20th century, consisting mainly of people trying to escape the communist regime.


Can you give me a sentence for immigration?

Immigration is establishing residence in a new country after leaving another location (which is emigration). Example : "Immigration to the United States included many Chinese during the late 19th century."


How do you use profusion in a sentces?

The profusion of gold in the Yukon was one of the main reasons of the huge immigration to Canada in the 19th century.


What time period did the German immigrants come to the USA?

German immigration to the USA occurred in several waves but was particularly significant in the 19th century, with large numbers arriving in the mid-1800s due to economic hardship and political turmoil in Germany. This immigration continued gradually into the early 20th century before declining significantly with the outbreak of World War I.


What is the definition of old immigrant?

The term "Old Immigrants" generally refers to the Immigration pattern from Europe to North America up to approximately the middle to late part of the 19th century.


What century is the 1870s?

1873 was the 19th century (1800-1899).