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The wave of US migration in the late 1800s differed from the mid-1800s primarily in its origins and characteristics. While the earlier wave was largely composed of Irish and German immigrants fleeing famine and political unrest, the late 1800s saw a significant influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe, including Italians, Polish, and Russian Jews, driven by economic opportunities and escaping persecution. Additionally, the late 1800s marked a shift towards urbanization, with many immigrants settling in rapidly growing cities and contributing to industrialization, whereas earlier arrivals often settled in rural areas. This later migration also faced increasing nativist sentiments and restrictive Immigration laws.

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