Question

How did the surge of immigrants of the mid-nineteenth century impact industrial growth?
A.
They inspired American families to go back to farming lifestyle.
B.
They provided cheap labor for the growing number of factories.
C.
They improved the adverse working conditions in the factories.
D.
They convinced many factory owners to build European products.

Answer 1

Answer:

it's B they provided cheap labour because when immigrants went on search of work they were employed in indrustries at low wages ( getting low wages exactly means providing cheap labour)

Answer 2

B. They provided cheap labor for the growing number of factories.

Explanation:

• In the 1830s, immigration from  Ireland, Britain Germany and other areas of Western Europe to the US increased. The absolute number of immigrants grew from below 2.5 million in the year 1850 to over 13.5 million in the year 1910. While a limited number were highly trained, the rest were unskilled workers.
• The immigrants of the mid-nineteenth century had a significantly positive and long-lasting impact on the places where they had settled.  Competing for jobs many immigrants were worked longer hours and for less pay.