What was one reason that immigrants came to the americas in the late 1800s?
a. european countries were paying people to go to america
b. many came because the u. s. government guaranteed a minimum wage
c. many came to join family already in the united states
d. many were attracted by the opportunities to fight in the civil war

they were treated very badly. they were targeted by white supremacists and other groups, like the klu klux klan, even after coming back to the country as veterans. they were seen as inferior and gave the african americans new found motivation to fight against this racial injustice. 

answer; ///(1) blank; henry clay; (2) blank; secretary of state; (c)is your answer; ///good luck