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Some Scottish immigrants to America were forced there as convicted prisoners, but most came seeking an opportunity for a better life, as did most other immigrants to America.

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Probably in the 15th or 16th centuries. But more so in the 18th and 19th as a result of the Highland Clearances.

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When did the Scottish immigrate to America?

Some Scottish immigrants to America were forced there as convicted prisoners, but most came seeking an opportunity for a better life, as did most other immigrants to America.


Where did the first immigrants to America come from?

Recife, Brazil


Where did most African immigrants to America come from?

Nigeria.


Where do the majority of Asian immigrants settle when they come to America?

California


Where do most of America's illegal immigrants come from?

straight up-- Mexico

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When did Scottish immigrants come to the us?

They came to New Zealand in the 1800s


When did the Scottish immigrate to America?

Some Scottish immigrants to America were forced there as convicted prisoners, but most came seeking an opportunity for a better life, as did most other immigrants to America.


What did immigrants come to America for?

Freedom


Why did the Scottish come to North America?

To have a better life.


When did the immigrants first come to America?

they came in 1849


Where did most African immigrants to America come from?

Nigeria.


Where did the first immigrants to America come from?

Recife, Brazil


Why did the immigrants from France come to America?

If you get an answer on wikipedia it is all wrong


When did immigrants for Europe come to America?

because they felt like it


Where did the most US immigrants come from in the 2000s?

Latin America


Where did large numbers of immigrants come from in the 1890s?

south america


Where do the majority of Asian immigrants settle when they come to America?

California