Use this chart to choose the right answer.Between 1960 and 2010, the United States population older than 65
Between 1960 and 2010, immigration from Asia and Latin America to the US .
Which of these statements best explains why the baby boom generation is expected to put a strain on the Social Security and Medicare systems?
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After World War II, many people
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Which of these best describes baby boomers?generation currently in high school and collegegeneration who fought in World War IIlargest generation in American history
How will an aging population likely affect health care in the future?Select all that apply.increased demand for serviceslower prices for prescription drugshigher costs for Medicareless need for health care workersmore need for long-term care
This quote demonstrates all of the following things about the Social Security Program, except:There are different approaches to reform.Long-term funding problems are one reason to make changes.Some policymakers think the system is not in any great danger.There is agreement about how Social Security should be fixed.
Use the graph to answer this question:Since 1980, which groups have represented the largest share of immigration to the United States?Asia and Latin AmericaEurope and AfricaEurope and Asia
Based on this map, Asian immigrants settled mostly in which of these states?FloridaArizonaCalifornia
concerns about undocumented immigrationfear of immigrants taking jobs from US Americansdesire to keep traditional US culturedesire to increase immigrant numbersconcerns about funding being diverted to immigrant programs
How many Americans currently live in suburbs?more than halffewer than a quarterbetween a quarter and a half
a single person who lives alone and makes $25,000 a yeara couple who have no children, and who each make $15,000 a yeara couple with one child and a total yearly income of $20,000a single parent who makes $24,000 a year and has three young children living at homea multigenerational family of seven people, including two income-earners whose annual total income is $70,000
Marriage is more common.Half of all marriages end in divorce.The gap between richer and poorer Americans has grown.The family is no longer an important part of American society.Fewer adults are marrying.Non-traditional family structures have become more common.
In five to seven sentences, summarize your understanding of how the United States is changing.Be sure to use examples from the lesson.
The United States is currently experiencing significant demographic shifts driven by changing immigration patterns and an aging population. Since the Immigration Act of 1965, the majority of new immigrants have come from Latin America and Asia rather than Europe, leading to a much more diverse society. This influx has resulted in the Hispanic population becoming the fastest-growing minority group in the country. Furthermore, internal migration trends show that many Americans are moving away from the Northeast and Midwest toward the Sun Belt in the South and West. At the same time, the nation is seeing the "graying of America" as the large Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age. These combined factors are placing new demands on the economy, social services, and the nation's cultural identity.
Where is the Sun Belt located?Select all that apply.
Based on the map, Latino immigrants settled mostly in which of these states?MinnesotaTexasPennsylvania
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