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The impact of migration Mexico to USA

The impact of migration Mexico to USA. Activity One. Complete the worksheet using the words below. The impact of migration Mexico to USA. Study these images……… They will help you to understand: What the landscape of the USA/Mexico border is like

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The impact of migration Mexico to USA

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  1. The impact of migrationMexico to USA

  2. Activity One Complete the worksheet using the words below.

  3. The impact of migrationMexico to USA Study these images……… They will help you to understand: • What the landscape of the USA/Mexico border is like • Why some Mexican people are so desperate to migrate to the USA. • What the journey over the border is like for emigrants

  4. Images of Tijuana, Mexico...

  5. San Diego, California, USA.

  6. Grand Canyon, Arizona USA

  7. Hoover Dam, Nevada USA

  8. Living Las Vegas...

  9. Bright lights...

  10. How does quality of life here differ from within Mexico?

  11. Pictures from the Mexico/USA Border

  12. Caution! Do not expose your life to the elements. It's not worth it.

  13. People will do anything to cross the border....

  14. WHAT IS THE SITUATION? There is a 2000km border between USA and Mexico. 1 million + Mexicans migrate to the USA every year. Illegal migration is a huge problem for USA and Mexico US Border Patrol guard the border and try to prevent illegal immigrants 850,000 were caught in 1995 and were deported

  15. PUSH FACTORS Poor medical facilities - 1800 per doctor Low paid jobs - (GNP = $3750) Adult literacy rates 55% - poor education prospects Life expectancy 72 yrs 40% Unemployed

  16. PULL FACTORS Excellent medical facilities – 400 per doctor Well paid jobs - GNP = $24,750) Adult literacy rates 99% - good education prospects Life expectancy 76 yrs Many jobs available for low paid workers such as Mexicans

  17. Activity Two • Complete the migration worksheet. Stick the worksheet into your books. Question 3 and the extra activity can be written in your books. • Complete the exam questions worksheet. Answer on the sheet.

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