The 'New Immigrants' who arrived in the United States between 1890 and 1914 primarily originated from which regions?
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Correct answer: Southern and Eastern Europe
Unlike earlier waves from Britain and Germany, these immigrants came from countries like Italy, Poland, and Russia. They were often Catholic or Jewish and faced significant cultural and linguistic barriers upon arrival.
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