AnswersLearning Lab - US History B-CR 26-27Partisan Conflict in Government

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This line graph shows the United States population from 1800 to 2000.

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A
about 50 million
B
about 100 million
C
about 200 million
D
about 300 million
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This table shows statistics about the US population in 2010.

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A
People are marrying later than they used to.
B
There are more single-parent families.
C
The American population is more diverse.
D
There are fewer younger adults than older adults.
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What are some examples of pull factors? Check all that apply.poverty and uncomfortable living conditionsa job shortage due to a slow economya rise in famine or a spread of diseasea desire to live closer to family membersa number of attractive job opportunitiesequal rights in a democratic government

A
poverty and uncomfortable living conditions
B
a job shortage due to a slow economy
C
a rise in famine or a spread of disease
D
a desire to live closer to family members
E
a number of attractive job opportunities
F
equal rights in a democratic government
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During the colonial era, most immigrants to the United States came from

A
Eastern Europe.
B
Western Europe.
C
Northern Asia.
D
Southern Asia.
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During the late 1800s, many new immigrants to the United States came from

A
Eastern Europe.
B
Western Europe.
C
South America.
D
North America.
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This bar graph shows the average age Americans married for the first time from 1950 to 2010.

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A
Both men and women are less likely to get married now than they were in the past.
B
Both men and women are more likely to get married now than they were in the past.
C
The age gap between men and women has grown larger over time.
D
The age gap between men and women has grown smaller over time.
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What is the best definition of an undocumented worker?

A
an immigrant who applies for entry and is admitted
B
an immigrant who lives and works in a country illegally
C
an immigrant who comes seeking educational opportunities
D
an immigrant who leaves an area to escape war or oppression
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Which factors most likely contributed to the change on this graph? Check all that apply.

A
more women moving into the workforce
B
a decrease in the number of marriages
C
an increase in the number of marriages
D
greater access to birth control methods
E
advancement in equal rights for women
F
the pursuit of traditional gender roles
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This table shows statistics about the US population in 2010.

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A
nearly 10 percent
B
nearly 25 percent
C
nearly 50 percent
D
nearly 75 percent

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