to reach the highest point (v)

Which paragraph has the main idea: A. Life was very difficult in 19th century Europe.

Which paragraph has the main idea: B. The contract labor system was the result of high demand for labor in the New World.

In paragraph 4, why does the writer describe the economic hardship and difficult living conditions of workers in Europe?

when something stays the same and doesn't move or change (n)

The (origin) ................... of political discontent is often economic.

lack of food for a long period of time (n)

The (continuous) ...................... failure of national economic policies has forced many people to look for jobs in other countries.

someone who speaks or acts fro another person or group (n)

In the beginning of the period described in the reading, most of the immigrants were German, Irish, British, and Scandinavian. True or False?

The slaves who were brought to the New World (suffered) ................... terrible treatment and many of them even died.

a process of change (n)