The group that was LEAST likely to have contributed to the trend in Chicago's population from 1890 to 1940 were immigrants from northern and western Europe (C). During this period, Chicago experienced significant population growth mainly fueled by African American migrants from the southern United States (A), immigrants from eastern and southern Europe (B), and immigrants from eastern and southern Asia (D).
1. African American migrants from the southern United States played a substantial role in the population increase due to the Great Migration, where many African Americans moved from the South to Northern cities like Chicago in search of better opportunities and to escape racial discrimination.
2. Immigrants from eastern and southern Europe also significantly contributed to the population growth in Chicago during this period. They came seeking economic opportunities and to escape political instability in their home countries.
3. Immigrants from eastern and southern Asia, particularly Chinese and Japanese immigrants, also played a role in Chicago's population growth. They contributed to the city's cultural diversity and economic development.
4. In contrast, immigrants from northern and western Europe were least likely to have contributed to the population trend in Chicago during this period. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigration from these regions had slowed down compared to other parts of Europe, leading to a smaller impact on Chicago's population growth compared to the other groups mentioned.
