Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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25<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
0<br />
1850<br />
Charts & Graphs<br />
In 1921, Congress passed laws restricting immigration. Then, in 1965, Congress passed new<br />
legislation that made it easier for immigrants to enter the United States.<br />
Analyze the chart to answer the questions.<br />
U.S. FOREIGN-BORN POPULATION: 1850 TO 2000<br />
1860<br />
1870 1870<br />
Year<br />
1900<br />
1910<br />
1920<br />
Sample<br />
1880<br />
1890<br />
1890<br />
1930<br />
1940<br />
1950<br />
1960<br />
1970<br />
1980<br />
Total U.S. foreign-born population, in millions<br />
1990<br />
2000<br />
Foreign-born as a percentage of the total U.S. population<br />
1. How did the 1921 immigration laws affect the foreign-born population?<br />
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2. How did the 1965 immigration law affect the foreign-born population?<br />
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