Question

which one of these characteristics did all of the first waves of immigrants have in common?

• they all had the same political beliefs.
• they all had the same religious beliefs.
• they all valued education.
• they all spoke english.

Explanation:

First-wave immigrant groups (e.g., European, East Asian) came from diverse political, religious, and linguistic backgrounds, but a shared focus on education as a tool for upward socioeconomic mobility was a universal characteristic across these groups.

Answer:

They all valued education.