Analyze The Reasons For Immigrants In 1800's

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reasons for immigrants in 1800’s

1 some lady come to australia to find find a husband.

2 some people can to get jobs for more money.

3 to get away from wars in there country to find a new home until the war is over. 4 some people came to find new homes after destruction from natural or man

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