Which statement accurately describes the foreign-born population in the United States as of 2012?
A) The percentage of foreign born is higher than it was in the 1850s.
B) The number of foreign-born people has stayed relatively stable from 1970 to 2012.
C) The number of people who are foreign born has reached unprecedented levels.
D) Between 1970 and 2012, the percentage of foreign-born people has decreased.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of foreign-born individuals reached an all-time high of 40 million in 2012, surpassing the previous peak of 14.8 million during the early 20th century. Therefore, option C is the right choice.

Which Statement Accurately Describes the Foreign-Born Population in the United