Which statement accurately describes the foreign-born population in the United States as of 2012?

A. The number of people who are foreign born has reached unprecedented levels.
B. The number of foreign-born people has stayed relatively stable from 1970 to 2012.
C. Between 1970 and 2012, the percentage of foreign-born people has decreased.
D. The percentage of foreign born is higher than it was in the 1850s.


Answer: A

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