Immigrants who came to the United States in the early 1900s left their home countries for many reasons. Two major reasons were for political freedom and religious freedom. A third reason was for the opportunity for families to earn more money. America was known as a country of freedom and opportunity because of its Declaration of Independence, which states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. " However, deciding to leave a country was not easy. Immigrants were choosing to leave behind family members, friends, and a familiar life. Based on this passage, what can be inferred about how immigrants felt about leaving their homes? They felt sad to leave the past behind but hopeful for the future.
They felt terrified of the future and anxious about the past.
They were excited to start a new life and ready to move on.
They were determined to make their new home like their old home.