How was the wave of u. s. immigration in the late 1800s different from the
previous wave of immigration in the mid-1800s?
a. in the late 1800s, most immigrants came from northern and
western europe.
b. in the late 1800s, most immigrants came from africa.
) c. in the late 1800s, most immigrants came from south america.
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d. in the late 1800s, most immigrants came from southern and
eastern europe.

in the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the united states. fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the u. s. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.