Mapping Local Migration

Question 1

What is the first step to making a migration map?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Outline the area that the map should show.

Question 2

The graph shows data for San Jose, California.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It shows the range of ages of the city’s population.

Question 3

Why do researchers mostly study migration patterns?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to understand how movement affects a region’s growth

Question 4

What is an example of a historical record that could be considered reliable?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a website with an address that ends in .edu

Question 5

How can a time line be helpful when creating a migration map?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It highlights important events that occurred in an area.

Question 6

The graph shows population statistics from the 1800s.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

changes in the populations of two countries over time

Question 7

Which question is the most helpful to ask to determine if a source is reliable?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Is the author an expert in their field?

Question 8

What is the purpose of the US Census Bureau?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It conducts surveys about the nation’s population.

Question 9

What is one benefit of using secondary sources in historical research?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They can explain why events have occurred throughout history.

Mapping Local Migration Answers