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The Push/Pull Factors

The Push/Pull Factors. What was the most difficult trip you have ever been on?. 1. Where were you going? 2. Why was it so difficult? 3. Was it worth it?. Reasons for immigration. I. Push Factors- Conditions that drive people from their homes A. Population growth

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The Push/Pull Factors

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  1. The Push/Pull Factors

  2. What was the most difficult trip you have ever been on? 1. Where were you going? 2. Why was it so difficult? 3. Was it worth it?

  3. Reasons for immigration I. Push Factors- Conditions that drive people from their homes A. Population growth B. Lack of jobs & land C. Food shortages D. Political and religious persecution

  4. II. Pull Factors- conditions that attract immigrants to a new area A. Promise of freedom and better life B. Family or friends already in the U.S. C. Jobs available D. Availability of land

  5. III. The Long Voyage A. Steerage- airless rooms below decks of ships where 2000 people were stuffed-diseases spread

  6. B. Europeans arrived in New York City- saw the Statue of Liberty, Then they stopped at Ellis Island- where they had to pass a medical inspection

  7. C. On the West Coast, immigrants from China and Japan traveled to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay

  8. IV. Adjusting to a New Land A. Most stayed in cities and lived in ethnic neighborhoods B. They were torn between old traditions and new American ways C. Assimilation- the process of becoming part of another culture

  9. V. NATIVISM A. Nativists wanted to limit immigration and preserve the country for native-born citizens 1. felt immigrants wouldn’t assimilate 2. afraid of immigrants taking away jobs

  10. Real Estate Activity • Create a real estate pamphlet to lure residents and businesses to Marion County.

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