Immigration and Demographic Changes in the USA
This page analyzes projected demographic shifts in the United States between 2014-2050, examining the changing ethnic makeup due to Einwanderung in die USA seit 1820.
A bar chart illustrates the declining white population, from 54.1% in 2014 to a projected 40.3% in 2050 - a 9.8% decrease likely due to increased immigration. The Hispanic/Pacific Islander population remains steady at 0.2%.
Quote: "Diversity is the spice of life"
This proverb reflects how population diversity has become integral to American society. Increasing cultural variety creates new opportunities and societal changes.
Highlight: Reasons for migration include hopes for better living conditions, escaping poverty/war, and historical factors like the slave trade.
The summary notes two main types of migrants: those voluntarily seeking improved lives and those forced to leave their home countries. Technological advances in transportation and communication have facilitated increased migration in recent decades.
Vocabulary: Push and pull factors - Forces that drive people to leave their home countries push or attract them to new destinations pull.