Migration and Asylum in the United States

What are the primary reasons for migration from the Northern Triangle to the United States?

• Economic opportunities in the U.S.

• Better education systems

• Climate change

• High rates of violence and lack of economic opportunities

What is the significance of the 1951 refugee convention?

• It established the United Nations

• It created new countries for refugees

• It defined the term refugee and outlined their rights

• It abolished borders

What challenges do asylum seekers face on their journey to the United States?

• Language barriers

• Dangers from gangs and cartels

• Weather conditions

• Lack of transportation

How did the profile of migrants change by 2014 at the U.S. southern border?

• More single Mexican males

• More unaccompanied minors and mothers with children

• More elderly migrants

• More European migrants

What was a significant policy change under the Trump administration regarding asylum seekers?

• Granting automatic asylum

• Increased refugee slots

• Detaining applicants or making them wait in Mexico

• Providing free legal aid

What is a common argument against immigration in the United States?

• It boosts the economy

• It displaces American workers

• It strengthens international relations

• It enhances cultural diversity

What do proponents of a more expansive immigration policy argue?

• Immigrants increase crime rates

• Immigrants are heavily vetted and contribute economically

• Immigrants are a burden on resources

• Immigrants take away jobs

What is the U.S.'s obligation under international treaties regarding asylum seekers?

• To grant automatic citizenship

• To provide free housing

• To not send people back into harm's way

• To offer free education

What is a key concern for those opposing immigration?

• Increased cultural diversity

• Improved international relations

• Potential entry of gang members and terrorists

• Higher education levels

What is considered the U.S.'s greatest soft power currency?

• Natural resources

• Technological advancements

• The American Dream

• Military strength