The largest numbers of Asian Americans are descended from immigrants from
A) Vietnam.
B) Japan.
C) China.
D) the Philippines.
E) Korea.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the largest Asian American ethnic group in the United States is of Chinese descent, followed by Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese. However, the question specifically asks for the "largest numbers" and not just the largest ethnic group. Therefore, the answer is C, as Chinese Americans have the highest population among Asian Americans in the United States.

The Largest Numbers of Asian Americans Are Descended from Immigrants