Cities were the cheapest places to live and offered unskilled laborers steady jobs
No they usually did not because that area was not yet discovered. However, they did settle on the atlantic coast.
Where did large numbers of European immigrants settle during the late 19th century
They like to settle in cities not in the outback.
Texas
Russian immigrants in America tended to settle in urban areas such as New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco. These cities offered job opportunities, social networks, and cultural amenities that helped Russian immigrants establish themselves in the new country. Additionally, many Russian immigrants sought religious and political freedom in America, making urban centers with diverse populations attractive destinations.
Chinese cuisine was first introduced to America in the beginning to mid 19th century when Chinese immigrants started to settle along the California coast.
Most Chinese immigrants settled in the western cities. Most of them were in California.
California
yes the tended to stay in america's largest cities. (i am not sure my histoy teacher told me that please correct if it's wrong)
The British immigrants settled i the eastern cities of the United States.
In cities Along the East coast.
Immigrants settled in big cities at the end of the 19th century for job opportunities in industries like manufacturing and transportation. Farmers moved to cities seeking better economic prospects and escape agricultural hardships. Big cities offered a chance for a better life, social connections, and access to services.