Question 1

The percentage of foreign-born people living in the U.S.continued to rise after the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

The percentage of foreign-born people living in the U.S. did indeed continue to rise after the Civil War, as there was a surge in immigration from various countries during this time period.

Question 2

Long information lags,bad harvests,high degrees of government intervention in private affairs and other "push-effects" often decreased net migration in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

"Push-effects" like bad harvests, high degrees of government intervention, and other adverse conditions typically increase net migration, as people move away from areas where they face such challenges.

Question 3

The nonwhite percentage of the U.S.population rose after the Civil War.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Information and opportunity costs affected patterns of emigration to the U.S.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

When the U.S.economy expands,foreign investment in and immigration to the U.S.usually contracts.

Accepted Answer

The statement is opposite to the actual trend. When the U.S. economy expands, it attracts more foreign investment and immigration, as it offers greater opportunities and a better standard of living.

Question 6

Between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of World War I,the U.S.economy was not able to effectively absorb the millions of immigrants it received.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The U.S. economy did effectively absorb millions of immigrants during this time period. The economy experienced significant growth and expansion due to industrialization, urbanization, and technological advancements, which provided new job opportunities for immigrants. Although there were still challenges and issues with assimilation, overall the economy was able to accommodate the influx of immigrants.

Question 7

Brinley Thomas' (1954)thesis explains

Accepted Answer

Brinley Thomas' thesis, as presented in 1954, encompasses an analysis of fluctuations in immigration, European domestic investment, and European foreign investment, thus covering all the aspects mentioned in the options.

Question 8

The American birth rate in 1860-1910

Accepted Answer

The American birth rate declined on average during the period of 1860-1910. This was due to factors such as increased urbanization, which led to smaller family sizes, and improved birth control methods becoming available.

Question 9

During the postbellum period,per capita real output could not keep pace with population growth.

Accepted Answer

During the postbellum period (after the Civil War in the United States), per capita real output actually increased, indicating that economic growth was strong enough not only to keep pace with population growth but also to improve the average standard of living.

Question 10

The population theory of Thomas Malthus

Accepted Answer

The population theory of Thomas Malthus predicts that population growth will outstrip the growth in the means of subsistence, leading to a decline in living standards. However, the positive trend increase in per capita output and income in 1860-1910 contradicts this prediction and therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because Malthus' theory did not predict changes in per output. Choice B is incorrect because Malthus' theory does not consider immigration as a factor. Choice D is incorrect because one of the choices is correct.

Question 11

The number of people living in urban areas fell after the Civil War and then increased as World War I approached.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The number of people living in urban areas actually increased significantly after the Civil War and continued to do so throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including leading up to World War I.

Question 12

In the four decades from 1860 to 1900,the U.S.population nearly tripled.Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that the US population nearly tripled from 1860 to 1900, which implies an increase of approximately 200%. Therefore, if real GDP increased by even more than this amount, it would have grown at a rate faster than the population increase. Choice D correctly identifies that real GDP increased even more than the population increase during this period.

Question 13

Relative U.S.real wages and incomes played a role in influencing the decisions of foreign migrants.

Accepted Answer

Relative U.S. real wages and incomes are one of the factors that influence the decisions of foreign migrants, as they are attracted by the prospect of higher wages and better living standards. Therefore, it is true that these factors play a role in influencing their decisions to migrate to the United States.

Question 14

Net migration can help fuel population growth which,in turn,provides a positive incentive for businesses to expand production and employment.

Accepted Answer

Net migration can bring additional workers and consumers to an economy, leading to increased demand for goods and services. This can provide incentives for businesses to expand production and create more jobs to meet the growing demand. Additionally, a larger population can also mean a larger tax base, which can support additional government spending on infrastructure and public services.

Question 15

The large influx of immigrant families between 1860 and 1910 caused the total population to grow?at a faster rate than the work force.

Accepted Answer

The large influx of immigrant families between 1860 and 1910 contributed significantly to the growth of both the total population and the workforce, as many immigrants were of working age and came seeking employment opportunities.

Question 16

From the late 1860s until 1907 the U.S.averaged a four percent or more increase in the real value?of the goods and services produced.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. It is known as the "Long Boom" or the "Great Upward Surge" and was largely due to rapid industrialization and technological advancements.

Question 17

Young male adults provided the single largest group of migrants.This helped increase human capital in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is true. According to historical migration patterns, young males make up a significant portion of migrants to the United States. This has contributed to the country's workforce and overall human capital.

Question 18

The data show that the American national income grew fast enough-even when immigration rates are taken into account-to produce rising income per capita between 1860 and 1910.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as per the given data.

Question 19

The demographic trends in population growth and migration after the Civil War differed significantly from those established before the War.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

According to the Thomas (1954)analysis,American investment in industrial physical capital was

Accepted Answer

American investment in industrial physical capital was labor-using in upswings of immigration because it led to the creation of new jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Quiz 16: Population Growth and the Atlantic Migration