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Changing Immigration

Question 8 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Many Asian immigrants came to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s because of push factors, including

Answer
A
the possibility of religious freedom.
B
economic opportunities.
C
the chance of family reunions.
D
poverty and chaos.

Explanation

A push factor is a condition that drives people away from their home country. Poverty and political or social chaos can push people to leave, so D, “poverty and chaos,” is correct. Religious freedom, economic opportunities, and family reunions are reasons that may attract immigrants to the United States, making them pull factors.

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