U.S. History B Topic 1 Using Census Data to Make sense

The table shows the number of foreign-born and native-born people from 1850 through 1990. The great immigration periods between 1890–1930 and 1970–1990 can be observed through this table. Use this table to answer questions 1-3.

In what year did the U.S. have the largest number of foreign-born inhabitants?

• 1900

• 1970

• 1920

• 1990

In what year did the U.S. have the largest percentage of foreign-born inhabitants?

• 1930

• 1980

• 1850

• 1890

Why are the answers to 1 and 2 different years?

• The total U.S. population grew larger as time passed.

• The total U.S. population remained the same as time passed.

• The total U.S. population decreased as time passed.

• None of the above

The table below presents the regional numbers and percentages of immigrants from 1890 to 1930. Use this table to answer questions 4 and 5.

There is a spike in immigration between 1890 and 1930. What region were most immigrants born in during that time period?

• Ociana

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Which region experienced the greatest increase in immigration to the United States between 1890 and 1930?

• Ociania

• Latin America

• Asia

• Europe

Where did most of the immigrants to the U.S. between 1890 and 1930 likely settle?

• 
  in eastern port cities such as New York City

• 
  in western territories

• 
  in California

• 
  in rural southern communities