Exam 13: Population Change in the Us

Write an essay describing the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population today. Then write two paragraphs about how these characteristics are projected to have changed in the U.S. by the year of 2060 or so.

List and describe some of the factors that contributed to the post-WW-II baby boom in the United States. Also outline the fertility patterns of the U.S. leading up to the boom.

When did the first major slowdown occur in population growth in the U.S.?

Of all the undocumented immigrants residing in the U.S. as of 2012, approximately what percentage is from Mexico?

Write an essay describing the demographic characteristics of the U.S. population during the pre-colonial period, during the colonial period, and during the 19^th and 20^th centuries.

Why did the demographic surprise of the baby bust occur in the U.S. in the 1960's and 1970's? Why was it a surprise? List some of the factors that came together to create the baby bust.

What is one of the main factors that we must we keep in mind when thinking about whether life expectancy will increase in the future?

Most population growth in the U.S. during the fifty years after 1800 occurred where?

During which period in American history was there an interruption in immigrant flows, and a decline in fertility rates, and an increase in death rates (partly due to an influenza epidemic)?

About how many undocumented immigrants are there now residing in the U.S.?

Which of the following was not a contributing factor to the baby bust in the U.S. in the 1960's and 1970's?

What were the main causes for the decrease in fertility in the U.S. from over 7 children per woman during the colonial period to under 2 children per woman presently?