THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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Africa
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the former Soviet Union countries
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Western Europe
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mexico is the top origin country of the U.S. immigrant population.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike earlier immigrants, who mainly came from northern and western Europe, the “new immigrants” came largely from southern and eastern Europe. Largely Catholic and Jewish in religion, the new immigrants came from the Balkans, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
Detailed explanation-3: -The United States ranks as one of the most desirable countries to immigrate to because of the better living conditions provided. The country has an active economy with a wide array of work opportunities for everyone. Wages are higher than most countries, with a relatively low cost of living.
Detailed explanation-4: -More than 77 million migrants, or about 36% of the worldwide total, have come from the 10 leading origin countries. Overall, Mexico has been the largest single source of migrants (12.9 million), followed closely by India (11.8 million) and Russia (11.3 million).