Graphs and Facts
Directions: Look at the graphs and facts below. Then use the data in the charts and graphs to answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Questions:
1. From 1820 to 2010 which three countries had the highest number of immigrants come to the United States?
2. What is the total number of immigrants who came to the United States from 1820 to 2010?
3. At one point in history, the greatest number of immigrants to the United States came from Europe. Look at the data to figure out in which decade that changed. What continent where most people coming from then?
4. Immigration to the United States doubled from the 1890's to the 1900s. What events may be responsible for those numbers? Think about events that happened all around the world.
5. In the 1930's, immigration to the United Stated declined. Why? What was happening in the 1930's in the United States? Research your answer.
1. From 1820 to 2010 which three countries had the highest number of immigrants come to the United States?
2. What is the total number of immigrants who came to the United States from 1820 to 2010?
3. At one point in history, the greatest number of immigrants to the United States came from Europe. Look at the data to figure out in which decade that changed. What continent where most people coming from then?
4. Immigration to the United States doubled from the 1890's to the 1900s. What events may be responsible for those numbers? Think about events that happened all around the world.
5. In the 1930's, immigration to the United Stated declined. Why? What was happening in the 1930's in the United States? Research your answer.