Question

Why has immigration to Europe caused controversy in recent years? Select all that are correct.(9 points)
Responses

Immigration has resulted in the closure of all international borders across Europe
Immigration has resulted in the closure of all international borders across Europe

The majority of immigrants to Europe are seeking to overthrow local governments.
The majority of immigrants to Europe are seeking to overthrow local governments.

Some immigrants require government assistance
Some immigrants require government assistance

Immigrants may bring diverse cultures and practices that others may not understand or find appropriate
Immigrants may bring diverse cultures and practices that others may not understand or find appropriate

Immigrants have completely replaced the native populations in most European countries.
Immigrants have completely replaced the native populations in most European countries.

Sometimes immigrants do not have the skills to obtain jobs

Answer 1

Correct selections (reasons immigration has caused controversy):

- Some immigrants require government assistance — concerns about costs for welfare, housing, and services.
- Immigrants may bring diverse cultures and practices that others may not understand or find appropriate — cultural and social integration debates.
- Sometimes immigrants do not have the skills to obtain jobs — worries about unemployment, job competition, and downward pressure on wages.

Incorrect statements: borders across Europe have not been completely closed; most immigrants are not trying to overthrow governments; immigrants have not completely replaced native populations.