Question

one demographic change that took place in the u.s. in the mid-19th century was an increase in
the number of irish immigrants due to the potato famine.
the number of british immigrants seeking religious freedom.
the number of native americans due to better political policies.
the number of mexican immigrants due to increase in factory jobs.

Explanation:

• British immigrants seeking religious freedom primarily arrived in the colonial era, not mid-19th century.
• Native American populations declined in the mid-19th century due to displacement and violence, not increased from better policies.
• Mexican immigration for factory jobs became prominent much later, not in the mid-19th century.
• The Irish Potato Famine (1845-1852) led to a massive wave of Irish immigration to the U.S. in the mid-19th century.

Answer:

the number of Irish immigrants due to the potato famine.