Question

question 1 of 30
median age of the u.s. population
in 1850 = 20
in 1900 = 23
in 1950 = 30
in 2000 = 35
in 2050 = 39
which phrase best describes what is happening to the population of the united states, according to the chart?
a. the manifest destiny of america
b. the democratization of america
c. the unification of america
d. the graying of america

Explanation:

The median age of the U.S. population is increasing over time. The term 'graying of America' refers to the aging of the population. Options A (Manifest Destiny was about territorial expansion), B (democratization is about political participation), and C (unification is about bringing together) are not related to an aging population.

Answer:

D. The 'graying of America'