During immigration to the U.S. 16-1800's what determined where people would go?

Question:

During immigration to the U.S. 16-1800's what determined where people would go? My fam went to Ky,others Pa

Then others went to Iowa, NY, Boston etc. My fam came to Ky and settled there, but what was it that took people to certain places in the U.S.?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: People looked for similar ethnic groupings, they looked for climate that reminded them of home and for places that had opportunities for work.