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Question
Why did Europeans flee to America in 19th century? Identify the correct reason from the following options:
Options
Poverty and diseases
Due to gold rush
To escape from the French Revolution
As an aftermath of the Vietnam War
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Solution
Poverty and diseases
Explanation:
Due to various factors, Europeans fled to America in the 19th century. Poverty, unemployment, and the rise of fatal diseases were the two main causes.
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