AP U.S. History Flashcards: Migration and Immigration in the 1990s and 2000s
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Besides the economy, what other aspect of the U.S. was significantly affected by new immigration from Latin America and Asia?
The new immigrants affected U.S. culture in many ways, increasing its diversity.
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Besides the economy, what other aspect of the U.S. was significantly affected by new immigration from Latin America and Asia?
The new immigrants affected U.S. culture in many ways, increasing its diversity.
Define the post-1980 international migration trend in the U.S.
This trend was characterized by a dramatic increase in immigration from Latin America and Asia, which impacted U.S. culture and the economy's labor force.
What major domestic migration trend occurred in the U.S. after 1980?
After 1980, a significant population shift occurred as people moved to the American South and West.
The growing number of electoral votes in states like Florida and Arizona after 1980 is an application of what demographic trend?
This reflects the increased political influence of the American South and West resulting from the domestic population shift to those areas.
A sociologist studying a U.S. city in the 1990s notes a rise in bilingual businesses and cultural festivals. This is likely an effect of what?
This is an effect of increased international migration from Latin America and Asia, which affected U.S. culture in many ways.
From which two regions did international migration to the U.S. increase dramatically after 1980?
International migration increased dramatically from Latin America and Asia.
Identify the two major migration patterns impacting the U.S. after 1980.
The two major patterns were the domestic population shift to the South and West, and a dramatic increase in international migration from Latin America and Asia.
What were the primary effects of the population shift to the American South and West?
This migration increased the political, economic, and cultural influence of the South and West.
What was a key economic contribution of new immigrants from Latin America and Asia?
The new immigrants supplied the U.S. economy with an important labor force.
What is meant by the increasing influence of the 'Sun Belt' after 1980?
This refers to the growing political, economic, and cultural power of the American South and West due to a significant population shift to those areas.