6.6 – Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World

What was a significant cause of migration during the period 1750 to 1900?

• Decrease in transportation costs

• Reduction in industrial jobs

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Demographic change

Which factor significantly contributed to the population explosion in Europe from 1850 to 1914?

• New medicines and diets

• Climate change

• Increased warfare

• Decreased birth rates

What was a major consequence of industrialization on rural populations?

• Increased job opportunities in rural areas

• Decreased migration to cities

• Increased poverty and migration to cities

• Stabilization of agricultural jobs

Which event caused a massive and deadly famine in the 1840s?

• The Australian Rice Shortage

• The Irish Potato Famine

• The Great Corn Blight in the USA

• The Russian Wheat Crisis

What new technologies facilitated the wave of migrations during this period?

• Automobiles and airplanes

• Railroads and steamships

• Electricity and gas lighting

• Telegraphs and telephones

What was the primary reason for migration to urban centers in both imperial states and colonial territories?

• Cultural attractions

• Agricultural advancements

• Abundant industrial jobs

• Educational opportunities

How did transportation technologies affect migrants' ability to return home?

• Had no significant impact on migration patterns

• Allowed many to return home due to cheap transportation

• Significantly increased the cost of travel

• Made it impossible for most

What were the two flavors of job-seeking migration mentioned?

• Domestic and international

• Free decision and forced

• Short-term and long-term

• Voluntary and involuntary

Which group of immigrants relocated to the east coast of America in millions?

• Brazilian, Argentinian, and Chilean

• Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

• Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi

• Irish, Italian, and German

What was a significant form of coerced labor during this period?

• Digital platform gig work

• Modern corporate internships

• The Atlantic slave trade

• Voluntary community service