9.5 Migration & Immigration in the 1990s & 2000s Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was an example of a major migration movement after WW2?
Northerners moved to the Sunbelt states
Why was there a migration from the northern states to the Sunbelt states after WW2?
- People in the defense industry moved to the Sunbelt for work
- Cold northern winters
What was a new technology that facilitated continued migration to the sunbelt states from northern states?
Affordable Central air conditioning
What was a migration movement that showed a continuity in migration patterns in the 1990 and 200s from previous decades?
The move of northerners to the Sunbelt states Belt states
What was a political consequence of the continued population shift of people from the northern states to the south?
It increased the amount of delegates in southern states for the House of Reps. Southern states are traditionally conservative making the conservative movement more powerful
What are some examples of states that experienced a huge influx of Latin American immigrants in the 1990s and 2000s?
Arizona and California ( Sun Belt States)
Why did many Latin Americans come to America?
Searching for agricultural work
How have Mexican American Immigrants impacted the U.S. economy? 1970- Present
They have filled a large portion of low-wage agricultural work in the sunbelt states
Why are nativist claims that “Latin Americans are taking jobs” wrong?
The Latin Americans are working in many jobs that the average American would not do. It has had almost 0 zero negative effect on jobs open to the American public
What were some examples of legislation in the 20th century that facilitated the large increase in immigration in the back half of the 20th century?
- Immigration and Nationality Act passed by LBJ in 1965
- Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986
What’s a demographic effect of the large increase of immigration in the Americas?
The white population became a smaller majority and is predicted to no longer be the majority by 2050
