The majority of immigrants that entered the United States during the industrial age came from
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Beginning in the 1890s, the majority of arrivals were from Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.

C. Consumption

Explanation:

Consumption is the use of goods or services to meet  the needs because we consume those goods or services which is necessary or needed for our living. If the goods or services are less required by an individual or society, its consumption is lower while on the other hand if the goods or services are related to basic needs so it is used in large amount by the people of the society.