study guide 3

1) By 2065, Researchers predict that the US will have an immigrant population of ___ million people, compared to ___ million in 2015.

1) By 2065, Researchers predict that the US will have an immigrant population of 78 million people, compared to 45 million in 2015.

7) In recent years, the global refugee crisis has worsened dramatically. As of 2015 ____ million people had been forcibly displaced. That includes ____ million refugees, ____ million asylum seekers, and ____ million internally displaced people.

7) In recent years, the global refugee crisis has worsened dramatically. As of 2015 65.3 million people had been forcibly displaced. That includes 21.3 million refugees, 3.2 million asylum seekers, and 40.8 million internally displaced people. (pg. 43)

15) What do you think are the most important factors in the immigration debate in the US today? Choose 3 and defend your choices.

I think all people should consider the things that are happening out side of the U.S because that could affect the number of immigrants. Also the amount of immigrants that aren't getting admitted because if it is too high than we should accept more. We should also consider the type of immigrants coming in because if there is a large amount of one type than we need different rules on them

14) How do you think the global refugee crisis has effected US attitudes about immigration?

I think the crisis has opened many new arguments about immigration. It effected US attitudes in good ways and bad. some people think more immigrants should be let in after it and some think the opposite. Still many people and organizations have helped the refugees and that lead to helping the immigrants too.

12) How has Islamophobia shaped the experience of US Muslims in the 21st century

Islamophobia has made the experience of US Muslims bad because people act racist to them and they don't feel accepted into our society.

13) Some people argue that undocumented immigration hurts the economy while others argue the opposite. Discuss two arguments used by EACH side.

People say it hurts the economy because undocumented immigrants are illegal, and they don't pay taxes. Also, they are affecting the minimum wage and taking peoples jobs. Others say it is good because they don't have to pay them that much money and they don't get citizen things.

2) How did September 11, 2001 affect U.S. immigration policy and public perceptions of Muslims and Muslim-Americans?

The government made a patriot act which made it easier for the government to get information. for 2 moths after 9/11 no refugees where allowed in. They soon faced extra scrutiny and suspicion. They faced skepticism, Isolation, and interrogation.

5) Why did the US begin building a fence along the US -Mexico border in 2006?

To prevent undocumented border crossings.

8) What are 3 international organizations that are involved in addressing the global refugee crisis? Explain they do (in general) to help refugees

UNHCR, International committee of the red Cross, and International Rescue committee. What they do is food water, shelter, education, medical attention, and other services. They also help by accepted refugees into their border.

11) List one argument used in favor of admitting more refugees into the US and one argument against allowing more refugees into the country.

a. In favor - We have an obligation to accept refugees. b. Against - security concerns

9) List the top 5 countries of origin for refugees.

a. Syria b. Afghanistan c. Somalia d. South Sudan e. Sudan

6) Describe 2 policy responses to undocumented immigration during President Obama's administration.

a. The DREAM act- it proposed to provide a pathway to citizenship for a select group of undocumented youth who either earned a college degree or served in the us arm force b. The DACA act- it provides a two year residence and work period for undocumented people who meet a certain criteria.

10) Which four countries host the most refugees worldwide?

a. Turkey b. Pakistan c. Lebanon d. Iran e. Ethiopia

3) List two economic concerns that have shaped immigration debates in the twenty-first century.

a. Undocumented immigration b. globalization- interaction with other cultures and other people

4) List two reasons why undocumented immigrants have come to the United States throughout the 21st century

a. war or violence b. to reunite with family