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Which of these are examples of political push factors?
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?
What are examples of environmental push factors?
Drought, plant disease, and human accidents.
What are examples of economic push factors?
What are examples of economic push factors?
Poverty, looking for more pay and better jobs.
What are examples of quality-of-life pull factors?
What are examples of quality-of-life pull factors?
What are examples of family pull factors?
What are examples of family pull factors?
What are examples of education pull factors?
What are examples of education pull factors?
How many foreign college students are in the U.S.?
How many foreign college students are in the U.S.?
What is genocide?
What is genocide?
When did the first wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
When did the first wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the first wave come from?
Where did immigrants in the first wave come from?
Why did immigrants in the first wave come to the U.S.?
Why did immigrants in the first wave come to the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the first wave settle?
Where did immigrants in the first wave settle?
When did the second wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
When did the second wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the second wave come from?
Where did immigrants in the second wave come from?
Why did immigrants in the second wave come to the U.S.?
Why did immigrants in the second wave come to the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the second wave settle?
Where did immigrants in the second wave settle?
When did the third wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
When did the third wave of immigration begin into the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the third wave come from?
Where did immigrants in the third wave come from?
Why did immigrants in the third wave come to the U.S.?
Why did immigrants in the third wave come to the U.S.?
Where did immigrants in the third wave settle?
Where did immigrants in the third wave settle?
Where did Asians settle in the U.S.?
Where did Asians settle in the U.S.?
Where did Mexicans settle in the U.S.?
Where did Mexicans settle in the U.S.?
Where did Caribbean Islanders settle in the U.S.?
Where did Caribbean Islanders settle in the U.S.?
Where did Cubans settle in the U.S.?
Where did Cubans settle in the U.S.?
Between 1970 to 2005, how many people immigrated to the U.S.?
Between 1970 to 2005, how many people immigrated to the U.S.?
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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Description
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.
