Unit 5: Economic Growth

Question 1

What is one major impact of immigration on economic growth?

Answer 1

Immigration contributes to labor force expansion, increasing productivity and economic output.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced significant economic growth due to an influx of ______.

Answer 2

immigrants

Question 3

Multiple Choice: Which of the following industries saw significant growth due to immigrant labor? A) Agriculture B) Technology C) Finance D) All of the above

Answer 3

A) Agriculture

Question 4

What role did immigrants play in the construction of infrastructure in the United States?

Answer 4

They provided essential labor for building railroads, bridges, and buildings.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The economic growth period due to immigrants is often associated with the ______ Revolution.

Answer 5

Industrial