US, MEXICO border - PERCEPTIONS OF MIRGATION

Question 1

What is one positive contribution of Mexican migrants to the US economy?

Answer 1

They contribute to 4% of US GDP

This contribution was noted in 2011.

Question 2

What percentage of the US population speaks Spanish due to Mexican migrants?

Answer 2

13%

This reflects the cultural enrichment and diversity brought by Mexican migrants.

Question 3

What is the average age of Mexican migrants in the US?

Answer 3

31 years old

This indicates that Mexican migrants are part of the working age population.

Question 4

What is a negative aspect of having 5 million irregular Mexican migrants?

Answer 4

They are undocumented without a Visa

This complicates states’ ability to regulate migration.

Question 5

True or False: Mexican migrants are often perceived as taking jobs that Americans want.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What concern exists regarding the integration of Mexican migrants into US culture?

Answer 6

They may not want to integrate, threatening national identity.

Question 7

What percentage of Americans viewed a white minority in the US negatively in 2018?

Answer 7

50%

This highlights concerns about increasing Mexican migrants potentially making Americans a minority.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Mexican migrants can fill gaps in _______ and agriculture.

Answer 8

construction

Question 9

What is one potential demographic impact of Mexican migrants on the US population?

Answer 9

They help reduce the aging population.