Exploring Migration and Immigration Trends of the 1990s and 2000s

The video explores migration and immigration patterns in the US during the 1990s and 2000s. It covers internal migration trends, particularly the movement to the Sun Belt states, and the political consequences of these shifts. The video also discusses the impact of international immigration on the US economy, highlighting the role of Mexican immigrants in agricultural work. Key legislation, such as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, is examined for its role in demographic changes. The video concludes with a call to action for students to engage with the material.

What is the difference between migration and immigration?

• Migration involves moving to a different planet.

• Immigration is moving within a country, while migration is moving to a different country.

• Migration and immigration are the same.

• Migration involves moving within a country, while immigration involves moving to a different country.

Why did people migrate to the Sunbelt states after World War II?

• Due to a lack of housing in the North.

• Because of job opportunities in the defense industry and warmer climates.

• To escape political persecution.

• Because of the gold rush.

What was a major political consequence of the population shift to the Sunbelt states?

• Increased liberal influence in those states.

• Increased conservative influence in those states.

• Decreased political representation in the House of Representatives.

• The abolition of the electoral college.

Which regions did many of the international immigrants to the Sunbelt states come from in the 1990s and 2000s?

• Latin America, Asia, and Middle Eastern nations.

• Europe and Canada.

• Antarctica.

• Only from Latin America.

How did the population shift affect the House of Representatives?

• All seats were redistributed to the Sunbelt states.

• There was no change in the number of seats.

• Sunbelt states gained seats while northern states lost seats.

• Northern states gained seats while Sunbelt states lost seats.

What was the general consensus among economists about the impact of immigrant labor on the American economy?

• It was detrimental to the economy.

• It had a net positive effect.

• It caused a significant increase in unemployment among American citizens.

• It had no impact.

What legislation allowed for increased immigration to America?

• The Affordable Care Act.

• The Magna Carta.

• The Declaration of Independence.

• The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.

What was the impact of Mexican agricultural labor on jobs available to American citizens?

• It led to a nationwide job crisis.

• Significant negative effects.

• Close to zero negative effects.

• All agricultural jobs were taken by Mexican immigrants.

By what year do demographers predict that white Americans will no longer be the majority demographic in America?

• 2000

• 2100

• 2025

• 2050

What was the effect of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

• It banned all immigration to the United States.

• It was part of the legislation that facilitated increased immigration.

• It decreased immigration to the United States.

• It only affected immigration from Canada.