1. Immigration
The wars happening in Europe also made travel to America difficult. ... In 1861 to 1865 immigration declined during the U.S. Civil War, it then increased again once more in 1870 when the war was pretty much over and done with. ... During that decade nearly 8.8 MILLION people arrived in America. ... The congress later on reduced it to two percent and changed it to 1890 because we felt it was better for the economy of the United States. ...
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