Nearly two-thirds of the people who immigrated to the United States between 1830 and 1860 came from _____.

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During this period, a significant number of immigrants to the United States were fleeing famine, economic hardship, and political unrest in their home countries. Ireland and Germany were two of the most heavily represented nations among these immigrants, with the Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849) and political upheavals in the German states being major push factors.

Nearly Two-Thirds of the People Who Immigrated to the United