Why have the number of African immigrants increased in the U.S. since 1980?

A) U.S. companies began to recruit massive numbers of African workers to relocate.
B) Congress passed new and less restrictive immigration laws.
C) The peaceful interactions between African nations helped to motivate Africans to leave their homeland.
D) European nations refused to accept African immigrants.


Answer: B

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