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Question 1

The baby boom generation is significant because it was

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C: the largest generation born in US history.

Question 2

Because of the baby boom, senior citizens make up

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B: a larger share of the population than ever before.

Question 3

By 2010, three out of four Americans

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D: lived in urban areas.

Question 4

Immigration changes the US population by making it

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A: more diverse.

Question 5

The “baby boom” was an increase in the birthrate that occurred after

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C: World War II.

Question 6

Which statement best describes illegal immigration to the United States today?

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B: People cannot agree on how to treat undocumented immigrants.

Question 7

Which statement accurately describes the US population estimate for 2050?

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D: The majority group population will be less than the minority group population.

Question 8

The oldest members of the baby boom generation have begun relying on Medicare for

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D: health insurance.

Question 9

Which trend contributes to the long-term impact of the US baby boom?

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A: rising life expectancy

Question 10

Which factor drew many Americans to the suburbs?

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D: affordable homes

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