According to the reading, the hopes of a factory job and improved wages were a "pull factor" for many immigrants

i think the reason that they immagrated was to find freedom of religion

the proximity of water was an advantage to western europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.

1. there are no mountains to protect it from the sea

2. and its has wet cool summers and wet, mild winters.