Immigration

CGC-U3-Immigration: Push v Pull

Push/ Pull Factors

Irish

Germans

Chinese

Immigration

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Irish Immigration

In Ireland, almost half of the population lived on farms that produced little income. Because of their poverty, most Irish people depended on potatoes for food. When this crop failed three years in succession, it led to a great famine (lack of food) with horrendous consequences. Over 750,000 people starved to death. Over two million Irish eventually moved to the United States seeking relief from their desolated country. Impoverished, the Irish could not buy the property. Instead, they congregated in the cities where they landed, almost all in the northeastern United States. Today, Ireland has just half the population it did in the early 1840s. There are now more Irish Americans than there are Irish nationals.

Multiple Choice

What caused the Irish to emigrate from their country?

• Pushed out because of civil war.

• Pushed out because of famine

• Pulled out for job opportunities

• Pulled out because of French invasion

Multiple Choice

What food source did the Irish depend on for survival?

• Chickens

• Rice

• Potatoes

• Cabbage

Multiple Choice

Were the Irish Pushed or pulled from their country?

• Pushed

• Pulled

Germans

In the decade from 1845 to 1855, more than a million Germans fled to the United States to escape economic hardship. They also sought to escape the political unrest caused by riots, rebellion, and eventually a revolution in 1848. The Germans had little choice — few other places besides the United States allowed German immigration. Unlike the Irish, many Germans had enough money to journey to the Midwest in search of farmland and work. The largest settlements of Germans were in New York City, Baltimore, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Milwaukee.

Multiple Choice

The Germans faced political and ______ issues in their country.

• Goverment

• Economic

• Religious

• Famine

Open Ended

What political issues were the Germans facing?

Multiple Choice

Were the Germans in a better economic position than the Irish when they came to America?

• No- they had no money like the Irish

• Yes- They had more money than the Irish

Multiple Choice

Where did the Germans settle in the United States?

• Mid-west

• south

• north

• West coast

Multiple Choice

Were the Germans Pushed or Pulled?

• Pushed

• Pulled

Chinese

Most of the early Chinese immigration to the United States can be traced to the mid-1800s. These early immigrants—some 25,000 in the 1850s alone—came seeking economic opportunity in America. The Chinese arriving in San Francisco, who came primarily from the Taishan and Zhongshan regions as well as Guangdong province of mainland China, did so at the height of the California Gold Rush, and many worked in the mines scattered throughout the northern part of the state. Others took jobs as farmhands or in the burgeoning garment industry in the “City by the Bay.” Still more became laborers with the Central Pacific and Transcontinental railroads, and were instrumental in building the transportation infrastructure that helped fuel the westward expansion of the United States before, during, and after the Civil War.

Multiple Choice

Were the Chinese Pushed or Pulled?

• Pushed

• Pulled

Multiple Choice

Many of the Chinese took jobs in________

• Railroads, Gold Mining, Farming

• Cattle Raising, Restaurants, Banking

• Kung Fu Schools, Fishing, Logging

• Technology, Book Writing, FBI

Multiple Choice

When did the Chinese immigrate to the United States?

• Mid-1700s

• Early 1900s

• Late 2021

• Mid-1800s

Multiple Choice

What factor led to the Chinese Immigration?

• Dictator Government

• Potato Famine

• Economic Opportunity

• Government Jobs

Multiple Choice

What area of the U.S. did they settle?

• Texas

• East Coast

• San Diego

• San Francisco

Open Ended

What questions would you ask of someone who was becoming a Canadian citizen?

Open Ended

How might immigration help meet Canada’s demographic needs?

Multiple Choice

What percentage of Canadians are either immigrants or descended from immigrants, and what percentage is made up of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit People?

• About 97% are immigrants or descended from immigrants; just over 4% are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

• About 50% are immigrants or descended from immigrants; 10% are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

• About 80% are immigrants or descended from immigrants; 20% are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

• About 60% are immigrants or descended from immigrants; 40% are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

Open Ended

Explain how immigration patterns in Canada have changed over time and what factors have influenced these changes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that influence migration? Select all that apply.

• Persecution and conflict

• Environmental forces

• Seeking a better life

• Push and pull factors

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a pull factor for migration?

• Safety

• Unemployment

• Opportunity

• Freedom

Open Ended

Describe what is meant by 'intervening obstacles' in the context of immigration and provide examples.

Multiple Choice

How have the origins of immigrants to Canada changed over time?

• From a European base to a more global one

• From Asia to Europe

• From Africa to North America

• From South America to Europe

Open Ended

Compare the top source countries for immigrants to Canada in 1981 and 2013. What trends do you notice?

Multiple Choice

Which provinces do most immigrants to Canada settle in, according to the 2012 data?

• Ontario, Québec, British Columbia, Alberta

• Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia

• Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Québec

• British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario

Multiple Choice

Based on the proportional arrow flow map, which country sent the largest number of immigrants to Canada in 2013?

• China

• India

• United States

• Philippines

Open Ended

Why is Québec considered different in terms of immigration patterns compared to other provinces in Canada?

Open Ended

What are some technological skills that Canadian workers have that enable them to work around the world?

Open Ended

What are some challenges immigrants face when settling in a new country?

Multiple Choice

Which class of immigrants made up the largest percentage of immigration to Canada in 2012?

• Family class

• Economic class

• Protected persons

• Other

Multiple Select

Which of the following are categories of immigrants to Canada?

• Family class

• Economic class

• Protected persons

• Temporary residents

Open Ended

How could cities and communities that contain enclaves promote social integration?

Open Ended

What other perspectives exist on the topic of employing immigrants?

Open Ended

How is diversity changing population dynamics?

Open Ended

What patterns are revealed by this map? What factors create these patterns?

Open Ended

Why are migrant workers allowed to come to Canada temporarily rather than being allowed in as immigrants?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion mentioned for making decisions about accepting immigrants and refugees in Canada?

• Benefits to Canada

• Humanitarianism

• Environmentalism

• Economic sanctions