Which of the following was the primary 'pull factor' for Irish immigrants coming to the United States between 1845 and 1855?
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Correct answer: The availability of low-skilled industrial and infrastructure jobs
While the potato famine was the 'push factor,' the demand for manual labor on canals, railroads, and in Northern factories acted as the 'pull.' Irish immigrants often arrived with little capital and settled in port cities to fill these essential roles.
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