Question

why were there few restrictions on immigration for much of the 19th century

Answer 1

To enter the U.S. immigrants had to be healthy and show that they had money or a skill or a sponsor. ... Some Americans wanted to restrict immigration because they felt threaded by the new immigrants who were different. Also, many did not want any criminals, immoral people, or paupers to come to the U.S.

MARK BRAINLIEST....

Answer 2

1.The "new immigrants" to the U.S. between 1890 and 1915 came primarily from

southern & eastern Europe

2.Between 1880 and 1900, most immigrants coming to the U.S. settled in the cities along the east coast because

many factory jobs were available in the East

3.Over the past 20 years, an objective of the US immigration policy has been to

reduce the number of illegal immigrants

4.Between 1890 and 1915, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. were labeled "new immigrants" because they were

culturally different from most earlier immigrants

5.In the late 19th century, the pattern of U.S. immigration changed in that

increasing number of immigrants came from eastern and southern Europe

6.America's strength lies in its diversity. Many immigrant groups have joined the mainstream of American life, while maintaining their culture. This has made the U.S. a strong nation." The author of this statement could best be described as a supporter of

cultural pluralism