Push and Pull

What is a pull factor?

• Something that forces someone to move
• Something that attracts someone to move to a new place
• The motion of a see saw
• A refugee

What is a push factor?

• Something that attracts someone to move
• Something that forces someone to move to a new country
• The process of moving to another country
• A refugee

Which of the following is an example of a push factors?

• Religious Freedom
• War
• Better opportunity for a job
• Better education

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?

• Violence
• Poverty
• Family
• Famine

A Chinese immigrant leaves China for the US to work on the transcontinental railroad. 

• Push
• Pull

A family moves from Romania to the US so their three kids can attend better schools

• Pull
• Push

Civil war has broke out all over Syrian, causing millions to flee the country for European countries. 

• Pull
• Push

Indonesia is rocked by a Tsunami, causing horrible living conditions, leading to many families leaving the country. 

• Push
• Pull

Gunshots ring out each night as Manuel tries to sleep. Gangs prowl the streets, trying to lure Manuel to join. His mom decides to quit her job and move. 

• Pull
• Push

Great medical care

• Pull
• Push