The 4th wave of immigration was characterized by 80% of immigrants coming from which regions?

• A. 80% from Latin America and Asia
• B. 60% from Latin America and Asia
• C. 40% from Latin America and Asia
• D. 100% from Latin America and Asia

Answer: (A)

The four waves of immigration describe changing origins of newcomers over time. In the fourth wave, starting around 1965, the United States saw most new arrivals come from Latin America and Asia. By the late 20th century, about 80% of immigrants were from these two regions, which is why the statement is correct. This shift reflects policy changes like the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, along with economic and political factors that drew people from Latin America and Asia to the U.S. The other percentages don’t match the established pattern: 60% or 40% would understate the combined share, and 100% would imply there were no immigrants from any other regions, which isn’t accurate.