Old Immigrants primarily originated from which regions and tended to live how?

• A. Southern and Eastern Europe; Catholic; lived in cities
• B. Asia; Buddhist; merchants
• C. Latin America; diverse; mixed occupations
• D. Northern and Western Europe; Protestant; farmers; lived in the country

Answer: (D)

The main idea being tested is how early immigrant groups in the United States differed from later waves in where they came from, what beliefs they brought, and where they tended to settle.

Old immigrants came from Northern and Western Europe, such as Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Scandinavia. These groups were largely Protestant and often had farming backgrounds. Because of these connections—similar languages, farming skills, and the opportunity to acquire land—they tended to settle in rural areas and establish farming communities rather than clustered urban neighborhoods. This pattern fits the description of people who originated from the northern and western parts of Europe, were Protestants, and lived as farmers in the countryside.

In contrast, later waves tended to come from Southern and Eastern Europe and other regions, bringing different religious backgrounds and a stronger push toward urban industrial work and city life. So the option describing northern and western Europe, Protestant faith, farming, and country living best matches the typical profile of old immigrants.