Question
Based on the graphs, which statement accurately reflects immigration trends between 1840–1860 and 1861–1900?(1 point)
Responses
Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.
Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.
A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.
A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.
Responses
Immigration from China dropped by 50 percent.
Immigration from Ireland increased by 300 percent.
A lower percentage of immigrants were coming from Scandinavia.
A higher percentage of immigrants were coming from Canada.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To accurately answer your question regarding immigration trends between 1840–1860 and 1861–1900 based on the listed responses, I would need the specific graphs or data you are referring to. However, I can offer a general interpretation of historical trends during that period:
1. **Immigration from China** generally increased during the latter half of the 19th century due to the Gold Rush and labor demands, although the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 ultimately restricted it. Thus, the statement about a drop of 50% seems inaccurate.
2. **Immigration from Ireland** significantly increased during the 1840s due to the Great Famine, but it actually decreased after that period, so the suggested increase of 300% would likely not be correct for the later period.
3. **Scandinavian immigration** did rise during the latter part of this period, particularly from countries like Norway and Sweden, so this statement about a lower percentage may be misleading depending on which specific groups you measure.
4. **Canadian immigration** increased, particularly during times of economic hardship, and could have represented a higher percentage in certain periods.
Based on general historical knowledge about immigration during these periods, it is likely that the statement regarding a higher percentage of immigrants coming from Canada may more accurately reflect trends in immigration: Canadian immigration had relatively increased during the 1861-1900 period compared to earlier times.
However, for precise answers, please consult the specific graphs or data you have.
1. **Immigration from China** generally increased during the latter half of the 19th century due to the Gold Rush and labor demands, although the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 ultimately restricted it. Thus, the statement about a drop of 50% seems inaccurate.
2. **Immigration from Ireland** significantly increased during the 1840s due to the Great Famine, but it actually decreased after that period, so the suggested increase of 300% would likely not be correct for the later period.
3. **Scandinavian immigration** did rise during the latter part of this period, particularly from countries like Norway and Sweden, so this statement about a lower percentage may be misleading depending on which specific groups you measure.
4. **Canadian immigration** increased, particularly during times of economic hardship, and could have represented a higher percentage in certain periods.
Based on general historical knowledge about immigration during these periods, it is likely that the statement regarding a higher percentage of immigrants coming from Canada may more accurately reflect trends in immigration: Canadian immigration had relatively increased during the 1861-1900 period compared to earlier times.
However, for precise answers, please consult the specific graphs or data you have.