How did the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA, 1994) impact migration patterns?
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Correct answer: It led to economic shifts that influenced migration from Mexico to the U.S.
While NAFTA was a trade agreement, its economic impacts—such as the struggle of Mexican corn farmers—contributed to increased migration to the U.S. in search of work. It demonstrated the link between globalized economics and demographic shifts.
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