During the potato blight, why did the Irish go to the U. S? (like I know why they left but why the united states of all places?)

Pushed out of Ireland by religious conflicts, lack of political autonomy and dire economic conditions, these immigrants, who were often called "Scotch-Irish," were pulled to America by the promise of land ownership and greater religious freedom. ... Many Scotch-Irish immigrants were educated, skilled workers.

Explanation:

uhh idk for sure but i think it makes it difficult to pump the oil through the oil rigs

where are the choices