Push and Pull Factors of Immigration

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Which of these are examples of political push factors?

Relaxed immigration policies

Persecution (correct)

War (correct)

Rich job opportunities

What are examples of environmental push factors?

Drought, plant disease, and human accidents.

What are examples of economic push factors?

Poverty, looking for more pay and better jobs.

What are examples of quality-of-life pull factors?

The 'American Dream' and sense of safety. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of family pull factors?

Uniting divided families and job opportunities for men. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of education pull factors?

Good schools, free education, and access to colleges and universities. Signup and view all the answers

How many foreign college students are in the U.S.?

623,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is genocide?

The organized elimination of national, racial, or ethnic groups. Signup and view all the answers

When did the first wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?

With the founding of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the first wave come from?

Mostly northern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Why did immigrants in the first wave come to the U.S.?

They were escaping poverty and hunger. Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the first wave settle?

Most started farms, some settled in cities. Signup and view all the answers

When did the second wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?

Late 1800s Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the second wave come from?

Eastern and southern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Why did immigrants in the second wave come to the U.S.?

Refugees were fleeing war or persecution. Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the second wave settle?

Growing cities of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

When did the third wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?

Late 1960s Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the third wave come from?

Latin America and Asia Signup and view all the answers

Why did immigrants in the third wave come to the U.S.?

They were escaping poverty and hunger, and fleeing war and persecution. Signup and view all the answers

Where did immigrants in the third wave settle?

The West Coast, Southwest, New York City, and Florida. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Asians settle in the U.S.?

The West Coast Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mexicans settle in the U.S.?

The Southwest Signup and view all the answers

Where did Caribbean Islanders settle in the U.S.?

New York City Signup and view all the answers

Where did Cubans settle in the U.S.?

Florida Signup and view all the answers

Between 1970 to 2005, how many people immigrated to the U.S.?

28 million Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Push and Pull Factors of Immigration

Political Push Factors: Include war, persecution, violence, and genocide, leading individuals to seek safety elsewhere.
Environmental Push Factors: Factors such as drought, plant diseases, and human-made disasters like the Chernobyl nuclear accident, which contaminated essential resources.
Economic Push Factors: Driven by poverty, individuals seek higher wages and better job opportunities for an improved quality of life for their families.

Quality of Life and Family Pull Factors

Quality of Life Pull Factors: The "American Dream" symbolizes hope for a better future, coupled with a sense of safety, attracting migrants to the U.S.
Family Pull Factors: Immigrants often reunite with family members already in the U.S., with men frequently migrating first to establish jobs before sending for wives and children.

Education Pull Factors

Education Pull Factors: Access to good schools, free education, and higher education institutions play a significant role in attracting foreign students, with 1 in 15 students in the U.S. born abroad.

Immigration Waves

First Wave of Immigration: Began with the founding of the U.S., primarily from northern Europe, driven by poverty and hunger. Immigrants settled in farming areas or moved to cities.
Second Wave of Immigration: Started in the late 1800s, with immigrants arriving from eastern and southern Europe, many fleeing war or persecution. They settled in growing urban centers for work.
Third Wave of Immigration: Originated in the late 1960s and continues today, with immigrants from Latin America and Asia escaping poverty, hunger, war, and persecution. Common settlement areas include the West Coast, Southwest, New York City, and Florida.

Settlement Patterns

Asian Immigrants: Predominantly settled on the West Coast.
Mexican Immigrants: Mainly established communities in the Southwest.
Caribbean Islanders: Frequently settled in New York City.
Cuban Immigrants: Primarily located in Florida.

Immigration Statistics

Foreign College Students: The U.S. hosts approximately 623,000 international students.
Overall Immigration (1970-2005): About 28 million individuals immigrated to the U.S. during this period.

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Explore the various motivations behind immigration in this quiz, focusing on both push and pull factors. Understand the political, environmental, economic, and educational aspects that influence individuals and families seeking a better life elsewhere, particularly in the U.S.