USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A reason to leave a place or country would be called a
A
push factor
B
pull factor
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A “push factor” is something that encourages an individual to migrate away from a certain place. Natural disasters, political revolutions, civil war, and economic stagnation are all reasons why people might want to migrate away from a certain area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Push factors are usually poor conditions in the homeland. These can be social, political, or economic factors. These drive people to leave the land they were born in. Social push factors include lack of social mobility and job restrictions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of push factors include war, political instability, famine, and drought, among others. Examples of pull factors include political stability, lots of jobs, natural resources, better learning institutions, and better climate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Push factors encourage people to leave their points of origin and settle elsewhere, while pull factors attract migrants to new areas. For example, high unemployment is a common push factor, while an abundance of jobs is an effective pull factor.

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