Question

Which of the following best states a similarity between the "old" and "new" waves of immigration in the 1800s?

Immigrants from both periods established neighborhoods in American cities.
Immigrants from both periods were from western and northern Europe.
Immigrants from both periods were from eastern and southern Europe.
Immigrants from both periods were skilled laborers and landowners.

Answer 1

The answer is the first choice, Immigrants from both periods established neighbourhoods in American cities

Answer 2

The correct answer is the first alternative, that reads: "Immigrants from both periods established neighborhoods in American cities."

In the 1800s, there were big waves of immigration to the United States. Most of them, entered the country through the New York City Port.

Even though most immigrants decided to stay near the ports they arrived at, some of them went to the countryside, establishing many neighborhoods around the country.