U.S. Immigration and Migration

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U.S. Immigration and Migration Questions and Answers

How did immigration patterns shift in the 1970s and 1980s?

Which statement best represents urban residential patterns among ethnic groups?   Immigrants preferred to live near others not merely of their own nationality, but from their own village or region in the old country, Religion was the primary factor in ethnic residential patterns because immigrants congregated around their churches, Common language was the primary factor in ethnic residential patterns, regardless of national origin, or Immigrants preferred to mix with the general population in order to assimilate more quickly into American culture.

Explain the relationship between the “LPC clause” in the Immigration Act of 1912 and discrimination against Jewish visa applicants? 

How has illegal immigration influenced our thinking and/ or policies on immigration?

What social and economic problems did new immigrants (primarily from Europe) to the U.S. encounter from the 1840s until World War I? 

How did the new arrivals of immigrants affect American society?

Name two immigrant groups that have become assimilated to one degree or another into American society.

How do we view immigrants and immigration? Do we still believe in the "melting pot" or do we believe America is more like a "salad bowl" of different cultures?

Can you compare our policy and debate on immigration with any other country?

Identify and explain a significant contribution made by Chinese immigrants to American society.

Examine how the War on Terror has influenced our ideas on immigration.

Many believe that the United States welcomes all who come to her shores. People accept the message inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. Is this accurate?

Will growing bilingualism divide America permanently? What are your thoughts?

Why is there a divide between new arrivals and those that have been in America for years?

How did immigration to the United States change during and after the Vietnam War?

What recent unsettling trend has the author noted? Paraphrase in your own words.

How has the economic condition of the nation influenced our ideas and/or policies on immigration.

Will immigration reform pass? 

My debate topic is this:The United States should prevent all immigration into our country so that we move up the DTM stages. I have no idea how to start the opening statement; any suggestions?  Thank you.