6.6 Migration Patterns: 1750-1900

What was a significant environmental cause of migration between 1750 and 1900?

• Political stability

• Technological advancements

• Demographic changes

• Decrease in agricultural jobs

Which event caused a massive migration due to famine in the 1840s?

• The American Dust Bowl

• The Russian Wheat Crisis

• The Irish Potato Famine

• The Great Corn Blight

What technological developments facilitated migration in the 19th century?

• Automobiles

• Telegraph

• Railroads and steamships

• Electricity

What was a major effect of new transportation technologies on society during 1750-1900?

• Stagnation of migration

• Rapid urbanization

• Decreased urban populations

• Increased local trade

Which group of migrants returned home using cheap transportation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Lebanese merchants

• Irish farmers

• German industrial workers

• Chinese railroad workers

What was one reason people migrated freely during this period?

• Adventure and exploration

• Seeking better education

• Escaping religious persecution

• Looking for industrial jobs

Which type of labor involved a contract for a number of years in exchange for passage?

• Indentured servitude

• Contractual employment

• Convict labor

• Slave labor

Which empire facilitated the migration of indentured Indians to various parts of their empire?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The French Empire

• The Spanish Empire

What was a primary reason for the forced migration of people during this period?

• Cultural exchanges

• Coerced labor practices

• Educational reforms

• Economic downturns

Which of the following was NOT a reason for migration discussed in the video?

• Technological advancements

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Environmental causes