Comparing 1970 Data with 2003 Data, the Census Bureau Identified

question 75

Multiple Choice

Comparing 1970 data with 2003 data, the Census Bureau identified a noticeable trend in the decline of married-couple households with their own children living with them. This type of household decreased from about 40 percent in 1970 to about __________ in 2003.

• A)3 percent
• B)13 percent
• C)23 percent
• D)33 percent

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Definitions:

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S. at the time.

$15 Million

Refers to a specific financial amount, which, in historical contexts, might be associated with significant purchases or costs, such as the Louisiana Purchase.

North Africa

North Africa is a region on the African continent comprising countries along the Mediterranean coast, including Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.