Define internal migration .

Internal migration is the movement of people within a country ; in the late 20th and early 21st centuries it shifted population and political influence in the US.

Which growing industries drew Americans to Sun Belt states such as Texas, Florida, and Arizona?

Aerospace, defense, technology, and service industries drew Americans to the Sun Belt.

How did migration to the Sun Belt change national politics?

Southern states gained congressional seats while Northern states lost them , helping create a more conservative political climate .

Besides penalizing employers, what did the Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986) do?

It gave legal status to undocumented workers who had lived in the US for several years .

Dreamers are children brought to the US illegally by undocumented parents .

True or False? The DREAM Act (2001) was passed into law and gave Dreamers legal status.

False. The DREAM Act was never passed , but it laid the foundations for DACA (2012).

What does DACA (2012) do?

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protects Dreamers from deportation .

Why did the US population double in the 20th century?

The US population doubled because of high immigration levels and natural population growth .

Why did Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida see the largest population increases ?

These states grew fastest because of favorable climates , job opportunities , and Latin American immigration , mostly from Mexico .

True or False? The Hispanic share of the US population fell between 1960 and 2020.

False. The Hispanic share grew from 4% in 1960 to 18% in 2020 , making the Hispanic population a significant demographic force in American society and politics.

How has the growing Hispanic population shaped American society?

It expanded the workforce , especially in agriculture and construction , and shaped policy through voter participation .

Why did the Asian share of the US population rise from 1% in 1960 to 6% in 2020?

The Asian share rose because immigrants from Vietnam, China, and Korea arrived after the Vietnam War and because of changing immigration laws .

The growth of the foreign-born population of the US, from 19.8 million in 1990 to 31.1 million in 2000, reflected an increasingly population.

The growth of the foreign-born population of the US, from 19.8 million in 1990 to 31.1 million in 2000, reflected an increasingly globalized population.

What do projections suggest about the White share of the US population by 2050?

It will fall below 50% , reflecting the nation's growing diversity .

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Define internal migration.
Internal migration is the movement of people within a country; in the late 20th and early 21st centuries it shifted population and political influence in the US.
Which growing industries drew Americans to Sun Belt states such as Texas, Florida, and Arizona?
Aerospace, defense, technology, and service industries drew Americans to the Sun Belt.
How did migration to the Sun Belt change national politics?
Southern states gained congressional seats while Northern states lost them, helping create a more conservative political climate.
Besides penalizing employers, what did the Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986) do?
It gave legal status to undocumented workers who had lived in the US for several years.
Define Dreamers.
Dreamers are children brought to the US illegally by undocumented parents.
True or False?
The DREAM Act (2001) was passed into law and gave Dreamers legal status.
False.
The DREAM Act was never passed, but it laid the foundations for DACA (2012).
What does DACA (2012) do?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protects Dreamers from deportation.
Why did the US population double in the 20th century?
The US population doubled because of high immigration levels and natural population growth.
Why did Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida see the largest population increases?
These states grew fastest because of favorable climates, job opportunities, and Latin American immigration, mostly from Mexico.
True or False?
The Hispanic share of the US population fell between 1960 and 2020.
False.
The Hispanic share grew from 4% in 1960 to 18% in 2020, making the Hispanic population a significant demographic force in American society and politics.
How has the growing Hispanic population shaped American society?
It expanded the workforce, especially in agriculture and construction, and shaped policy through voter participation.
Why did the Asian share of the US population rise from 1% in 1960 to 6% in 2020?
The Asian share rose because immigrants from Vietnam, China, and Korea arrived after the Vietnam War and because of changing immigration laws.
The growth of the foreign-born population of the US, from 19.8 million in 1990 to 31.1 million in 2000, reflected an increasingly population.
The growth of the foreign-born population of the US, from 19.8 million in 1990 to 31.1 million in 2000, reflected an increasingly globalized population.
What do projections suggest about the White share of the US population by 2050?
It will fall below 50%, reflecting the nation's growing diversity.

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