The United States had the highest percentage of the population that was foreign-born during the ______ time period.
A) 1820-1829
B) 1880-1889
C) 1940-1949
D) 2010-2019

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The United States experienced its highest percentage of the population being foreign-born during the period of 1880-1889, largely due to the massive influx of immigrants during the late 19th century, particularly from Europe. This era is part of what is known as the Second Great Wave of immigration.

The United States Had the Highest Percentage of the Population