Wave of Immigration in the Mid 1800s

What is a pull factor? 

• the reasons people leave their native country, home town/state etc.

• the reasons that attract people to move to new country, new city/state 

What is a push factor? 

• the reasons people leave their native country, home town/state etc.  

• the reasons that attract people to move to new country (U.S.), new city/state

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pull factor?

• safety

• higher wages

• war

• freedom

Which of the following is NOT an example of a push factor?

• war

• safety

• lack of jobs

• natural disasters

The mid 1800's saw a huge wave of immigrants moving into the U.S.. What country were most immigrants coming from?

• Mexico

• United States of America

• Russia

• Ireland

True or False:

During the mid 1800s, German immigrants came to the U.S. because they were escaping a revolution. 

• True

• False

In the mid-1800’s the Great Famine caused many Irish immigrants to move to the U.S. The Great Famine is considered a:

• push factor

• pull factor

Hurricanes are examples of a...

• Push Factors

• Pull Factors

Places that are at peace are likely to be a...

• Push factor

• Pull factor

In your opinion what is the example below that would make you want to move to a new place or "pull" you in?

• Safety & stability

• Higher wages

• Better environment

• Better job opportunities