Why were immigrant laborers especially vulnerable to economic disaster?

A) They could not get used to the hard physical work in the United States.
B) They had a hard time living frugally.
C) They worked almost exclusively in seasonal agriculture.
D) They lacked the safety nets that protected them from busts and sickness.

Immigrant Laborers

Workers who migrate from their country of origin to another country to seek employment, often filling roles in industries such as agriculture, construction, and services.

Economic Disaster

A situation where a significant and sudden downturn in the economy leads to widespread financial hardship.

Seasonal Agriculture

Farming activities that depend on seasonal cycles, often requiring temporary labor to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops.