A Question about Prussia

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My ancestors came to the U.S. in the 1880’s from Rosenberg, West Prussia. What was going on in Prussia at that time that caused so many to leave for America? Was it the opportunity for a better life or was it something else? Thanks Jeffrey Kolpack

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for America? Was it the opportunity for a better life or was it something
else? Thanks Jeffrey Kolpack

Adalbert Goertz responds >>>>>>>>>>>>

Yes, opportunity. Hardly anything else.