WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
IMMIGRATION IN INDUSTRIAL AMERICA
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starvation, land, violence
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jobs, political freedom, religious freedom, land
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religious freedom, land, jobs, violence
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war, jobs, political freedom, land
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Detailed explanation-1: -They left because of economic, religious and political factors. Some came to avoid war, corrupt governments or religious persecution. Still others came because they couldn’t find work in their own country.
Detailed explanation-2: -Better economic opportunities, more jobs, and the promise of a better life often pull people into new locations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Economic push factors of immigration include poverty, overpopulation, and lack of jobs. These conditions were widespread in Europe during the 1800’s. As a result, many Irish, Italians, and Germans decided to go live in the U.S.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. Ultimately, migration happens because of the combination of push and pull factors.