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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 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 bar graph shows the average age Americans married for the first time from 1950 to 2010.

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A
Women tend to marry at a younger age than men.
B
Men tend to marry at a younger age than women.
C
Both men and women marry at younger ages.
D
Men and women marry at the exact same age.
4

What is a pull factor?

A
a reason to leave a place
B
a reason to come to a place
C
a reason to purchase a new house
D
a reason to get married and start a family
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What are some examples of pull factors? Check all that apply.

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.
7

Since 2011, a large number of refugees to the United States have come from

A
Cuba.
B
the Soviet Union.
C
Syria.
D
Vietnam.
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This bar graph shows statistics related to immigration from 1965 to 2015.

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A
Africa/Mideast
B
Canada
C
Europe
D
Latin America
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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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This line graph shows the United States population from 1800 to 2000.

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A
The US population increased slightly during that time.
B
The US population increased sharply during that time.
C
The US population decreased slightly during that time.
D
The US population decreased sharply during that time.

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