Asked by Sydni Smith on May 11, 2024

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Between 1730 and 1775, most Irish immigrants to North America were

A) single women.
B) family men.
C) convicts.
D) male indentured servants.

Indentured Servants

Workers who agreed to work for a specific period of time in exchange for transportation to the New World, food, accommodation, and a new life in the colonies, primarily during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Irish Immigrants

refers to people from Ireland who moved to another country, especially to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often escaping famine and seeking better economic opportunities.

North America

A continent entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and almost all within the Western Hemisphere, including countries such as Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

  • Understand the demographic and geographic patterns of European and African immigration to North America between 1730 and 1775.
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miguel rodriguezMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Most Irish immigrants to North America between 1730 and 1775 were male indentured servants. They often agreed to work for a period of time in exchange for passage to America, with the hope of gaining land or employment upon completing their service.