The influx of Mexican immigrants into the United States during the past two decades is occurring mainly because they are

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attempting to flee due to political instability.
attempting to flee due to political instability.

driven out by natural disasters.
driven out by natural disasters.

experiencing religious persecution in their home countries.
experiencing religious persecution in their home countries.

seeking to improve their lives economically.
seeking to improve their lives economically.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

seeking to improve their lives economically.

While there may be various factors influencing migration patterns, the primary motivation for many Mexican immigrants in recent decades has been economic opportunity and the pursuit of a better quality of life.