Question
Based on the graphs, which statement accurately reflects immigration trends between 1840–1860 and 1861–1900?(1 point)
Responses
A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.
A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.
Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.
Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.
Responses
A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.
A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.
Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.
Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To accurately assess the immigration trends between 1840–1860 and 1861–1900 based on graphs, I would need to see the graphs or data referenced. However, I can analyze the statements provided based on historical context:
1. **A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.** - This statement might be accurate, as the peak of Scandinavian immigration occurred in the latter half of the 19th century.
2. **A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.** - The percentage of Canadian immigrants may have increased during this period, especially after 1861, but I cannot confirm this without specific data.
3. **Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.** - After the Irish Potato Famine (1845-1852), Irish immigration peaked, but I cannot confirm a specific percentage increase without data.
4. **Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.** - Chinese immigration increased significantly in the latter part of the 19th century until the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Thus, this statement appears inaccurate.
Based on historical context alone, the most plausible statement would likely be about the changes in Scandinavian immigration, but without the graphs, I cannot definitively select the correct answer.
1. **A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.** - This statement might be accurate, as the peak of Scandinavian immigration occurred in the latter half of the 19th century.
2. **A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.** - The percentage of Canadian immigrants may have increased during this period, especially after 1861, but I cannot confirm this without specific data.
3. **Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.** - After the Irish Potato Famine (1845-1852), Irish immigration peaked, but I cannot confirm a specific percentage increase without data.
4. **Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.** - Chinese immigration increased significantly in the latter part of the 19th century until the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Thus, this statement appears inaccurate.
Based on historical context alone, the most plausible statement would likely be about the changes in Scandinavian immigration, but without the graphs, I cannot definitively select the correct answer.