History

Question

What was a popular falsehood told

about America that made

immigrants want to come during

the Industrial Revolution?

A. The streets were paved in gold.

B. The streets were paved with diamonds.

C. The streets were paved with mirrors.

D. The streets wore paved with steel.

Answer

A. The streets were paved in gold.

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During the Industrial Revolution, a popular falsehood that was told about America was that the streets were paved in gold. This myth was spread by people who...