Which of the following is a reason that an immigrant would want to come to the United States? *

political freedoms

economic opportunities
to make a better life for the children
to escape persecution

all of these

All of the above. Many people left Eastern Europe for fear of religious persecution (this was around the time of WWII). People from Western Europe left because as America became a "land of opportunity" and capitalist venture, they saw many golden chances to make millions of dollars through the heavy industrialization of the northern states, like Michigan. Political freedoms were also a chance for people to have their voice heard and help others through legislation and politics. Finally, many people (even today) leave their countries to raise their kids in a 'safer' environment than their native countries (this is especially true for people immigrating from Central America, where gang violence is widely present) and in order for their kids to recieve a better education.

president thomas jefferson hoped that the embargo act of 1807 would the united states by demonstrating to britain and france their dependence on american goods, convincing them to respect american neutrality and stop impressing american seamen. instead, the act had a devastating effect on american trade.