What effect do remittances most likely have on Mexican families?
They encourage them to work harder.
They make it possible for more people to become U.S citizens.
They discourage them from working for reform.
They increase their dependence on the U.S economy. (MY ANSWER)
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The most likely effect of remittances on Mexican families is that they increase their dependence on the U.S. economy. To explain how to arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:
1. They encourage them to work harder: While remittances can provide additional financial support to Mexican families, there is no direct evidence to suggest that they specifically encourage families to work harder. Remittances are usually sent by family members who have migrated to the United States to pursue better economic opportunities.
2. They make it possible for more people to become U.S. citizens: Remittances typically refer to the money that migrants send back to their home country, not the process of acquiring citizenship. While remittances may indirectly contribute to the economic stability that could facilitate the path towards citizenship, they do not directly enable more people to become U.S. citizens.
3. They discourage them from working for reform: This option does not seem to have a strong association with the effects of remittances. It implies that the financial support received from remittances would discourage Mexican families from working towards social or political reforms within their country. However, there is no clear link between remittances and discouragement from working for reform.
4. They increase their dependence on the U.S. economy: This option correctly identifies the most likely effect of remittances on Mexican families. Remittances can create a reliance on migrant family members who are working in the United States. This dependence can lead to a situation where families rely heavily on the money sent back and may become vulnerable to fluctuations in the U.S. economy or changes in migration policies.
Therefore, your answer "They increase their dependence on the U.S. economy" is the most accurate choice based on the information provided.