How was the wave of u. s. immigration in the late 1800s different from the previous wave of immigration in the mid-1800s

The United States did experience major waves of immigration during the colonial era.

The first part of the 19th century and from the 1880 to 1920.

Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity. while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early   1600 arrived in search of religious freedom.

small european communities with shared traditions consolidated into large new states (apex)