Which of the following statements about immigration is TRUE?

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While earlier waves of immigrants did come primarily from Europe, today's immigrants do indeed come disproportionately from Mexico, Central America, and Asia. A, C, and D are all false. Data on the birth origin of the U.S. population were not first collected in the 1790 Census, and there were not 6.8 million immigrants in the United States that year. The vast majority of immigrants have not come to the United States legally, though there have been some periods of legal immigration. Most scholars do not believe that illegal immigration is a drain on the U.S. economy, and may actually provide a net benefit.

Which of the Following Statements About Immigration Is TRUE