Asked by raman rainkh on May 31, 2024

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There was a spike in U.S. legal immigration from 1989 to 1991 due to

A) an unstable political situation in Mexico.
B) increased international travel.
C) tremendous economic growth in the U.S. economy.
D) an amnesty program legalizing formerly illegal immigrants.

Amnesty Program

A governmental initiative that pardons certain offenses or groups, often used to regularize undocumented immigrants or relieve individuals from legal penalties.

Legal Immigration

The process by which individuals move to another country to live permanently in accordance with the laws and regulations of the host country.

  • Identify the impact and provenance of legal immigrants in the American job market and the greater economy.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The spike in U.S. legal immigration from 1989 to 1991 was significantly influenced by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, which included provisions for the amnesty of certain groups of undocumented immigrants. This led to a surge in legalizations in the following years.