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Migration in North America

This comprehensive overview explores the distinctions between emigration and immigration, focusing on the historical waves of migration to the United States. Starting from the late 1700s, we trace the journeys of immigrants escaping hunger, poverty, and persecution from countries like Ireland, Cuba, and Mexico. We discuss political, environmental, and economic push factors, as well as the role of family and education in drawing people to the U.S. The effects of immigration on labor markets and the cultural melting pot are examined, highlighting the contributions of immigrants.

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Migration in North America

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  1. Migration in North America

  2. Emigrate vs. Immigrate • Emigrate – to leave one’s home country • Immigrate – to move into a new country

  3. History of Immigration • First Wave - Late 1700s early 1800s, immigrants from western Europe came to the newly formed United States to escape hunger, poverty, and religious persecution

  4. History of Immigration • Second Wave – In the late 1800s many Eastern and Southern European immigrants came to the US to escape war, religious persecution, and poverty/hunger

  5. History of Immigration • Third Wave – Began in the 1960s and continues today. Most come from Latin America and Asia and were escaping war, poverty, or were seeking better economic opportunities

  6. Political Push Factors • Cuba  United States – Many Cubans have fled the communist government that was established by Fidel Castro in the 1950s. • Freedom of speech and economic opportunities have been rare Identify another Political Push factor

  7. Environmental Push Factors • Ireland  United States – In the 1840s a fungus killed most of Ireland’s potato crop sending 1.5 million Irish to the US Identify another Environmental Push Factor

  8. Economic Push Factor • Mexico  United States – Many Mexican immigrants have immigrated into the US in search of better economic opportunities (Most common push factor for US immigrants)

  9. Family Pull Factors • Some immigrants simply wish to reunite a divided family

  10. Education Pull Factors • Some immigrants seek better education when coming to the US

  11. Effects of Immigration?

  12. Foreign Workers • US has always depended on foreign workers for low skill labor (Western European workers built bridges and building in NY, Chinese laborers built most of the western railroads)

  13. Foreign Workers • Recently the US has seen highly skilled laborers enter the country (Doctors from India) • Brain Drain...

  14. Tax Burden • Many immigrants have avoided paying income taxes which effects highly populated areas the most (use of parks, roads, schools)

  15. Melting Pot • Different cultures introduce a variety of traditions, food, dance, language, religion, into the US Example?

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