What Contributed to the Slowdown of Migration into the United

question 14

Multiple Choice

What contributed to the slowdown of migration into the United States from Mexico starting in 2005?

• A) Decreased birth rates and expanding opportunities in Mexico
• B) Poor economic conditions in the United States
• C) Heightened border enforcement and increased deportations by the U.S. authorities contributed to this trend.
• D) All of the above

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