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AP European History Practice Quiz: Migration and Immigration

Written by AP Content Team, Verified for 2026 AP Exams, Last updated: May 2026

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Question 1 of 9

What was the primary driver for the migration of workers from southern Europe, Asia, and Africa to western and central Europe in the 1950s and 1960s?

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What was the primary driver for the migration of workers from southern Europe, Asia, and Africa to western and central Europe in the 1950s and 1960s?

A) Widespread political persecution in their home countries.

B) The need for labor during a period of significant economic expansion.

C) The decolonization process forcing colonial administrators to return to Europe.

D) The establishment of the European Union's open border policies.

Correct Answer: B

The provided text explicitly states that 'Economic growth in the 1950s/1960s drew migrant workers from southern Europe, Asia, and Africa to western and central Europe,' identifying economic opportunity as the main cause.

According to the text, the economic downturn of the 1970s directly contributed to which of the following political developments in Europe?

A) The strengthening of economic ties with former colonies.

B) The implementation of more welcoming and open immigration policies.

C) The rise of extreme nationalist political parties that targeted immigrants.

D) The creation of new social welfare programs to support migrant workers.

Correct Answer: C

The text establishes a clear cause-and-effect relationship: 'after the economic downturn of the 1970s, these workers often became targets of anti-immigrant agitation and extreme nationalist political parties (e.g., French National Front).'

The influx of new populations into Europe after World War II led to significant societal debate, particularly concerning the role of which of the following?

A) Economic systems in public life.

B) Language in defining national identity.

C) Religion in social and political life.

D) Monarchy in modern European governance.

Correct Answer: C

The content directly states that 'Increased immigration into Europe altered Europe’s religious makeup, causing debate and conflict over the role of religion in social and political life.'

The French National Front is cited in the text as an example of a political party that gained influence by...

A) promoting economic integration with southern Europe and Africa.

B) advocating for increased religious diversity in public institutions.

C) capitalizing on anti-immigrant sentiment following an economic recession.

D) supporting the labor rights of migrant workers during the post-war boom.

Correct Answer: C

The text links the French National Front to the phenomenon where, after the 1970s economic downturn, migrant workers 'became targets of anti-immigrant agitation and extreme nationalist political parties.' This indicates the party leveraged this sentiment.

Which of the following best describes the shift in the experience of many migrant workers in Europe from the 1960s to the late 1970s, based on the text?

A) From being primarily political refugees to becoming economic migrants.

B) From being welcomed as essential labor to being scapegoated for economic problems.

C) From being concentrated in southern Europe to being spread evenly across the continent.

D) From facing religious discrimination to facing primarily economic discrimination.

Correct Answer: B

The text implies that in the 1950s/60s, workers were 'drawn' by economic growth, suggesting they were needed. However, after the 1970s downturn, they 'became targets of anti-immigrant agitation,' which is a form of scapegoating for economic woes.

A major social effect of post-World War II immigration on Europe, as described in the text, was a change in the continent's...

A) dominant political ideology.

B) agricultural practices.

C) religious composition.

D) system of monarchies.

Correct Answer: C

This is a direct recall question. The text states, 'Increased immigration into Europe altered Europe’s religious makeup...'

The movement of workers from southern Europe to western and central Europe in the post-war period is an example of what type of migration pattern mentioned in the text?

A) Forced migration due to war.

B) Immigration from former colonies in Asia and Africa.

C) Migration within Europe driven by economic factors.

D) Migration caused by religious conflict.

Correct Answer: C

The first point in the content asks to explain 'changes to migration within...Europe.' The third point gives an example of this by noting that migrant workers came from 'southern Europe...to western and central Europe.'

The text suggests a direct causal link between the economic conditions of the 1970s and the...

A) initial wave of post-war economic growth.

B) increase in social tolerance and multiculturalism.

C) growth of political extremism and anti-immigrant agitation.

D) decrease in Europe's religious diversity.

Correct Answer: C

The text explicitly connects the 'economic downturn of the 1970s' to migrant workers becoming 'targets of anti-immigrant agitation and extreme nationalist political parties.'

Based on the provided text, which combination of factors was most significant in creating social and political conflict related to immigration in post-war Europe?

A) The economic boom of the 1950s and the need for labor.

B) Economic recession and changes to Europe's religious makeup.

C) The movement of workers from western to southern Europe.

D) The establishment of secular governments across the continent.

Correct Answer: B

The text identifies two main sources of conflict: the 'economic downturn of the 1970s' leading to 'anti-immigrant agitation,' and the altered 'religious makeup' causing 'debate and conflict.' This option correctly combines both economic and social factors.