In the 1600s, many immigrants came to america from britain to escape religious persecution. in the early 1800s, many immigrants came from
russia to escape a revolution.
ireland to flee a potato famine.
italy to find job opportunities.
the netherlands to seek land.

Explanation:

Another real flood of migration happened from around 1815 to 1865. Most of these newcomers hailed from Northern and Western Europe to escape a potato starvation.

Around 33% originated from Ireland, which experienced a massive famine in the mid-nineteenth century. During the 1840s, practically 50% of America's foreigners were from Ireland alone. These Irish workers settled close to their purpose of entry in urban areas along the East Coast.

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