Why People, Products, & Ideas Move

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________ are the reasons people leave a place.  These reasons usually result from a difficulty, such as drought conditions or government unrest.

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Push Factors

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________ are the reasons people move to particular place.  These reasons attract people to a place.  A warm climate, job opportunities, and religious freedom are examples.

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Pull Factors

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People usually move due to a combination of push and pull factors. The reasons people move can be grouped into the following categories: political, social, unique, economic, environmental, social, political, economic, social, special, environmental, hopeful, social, political, economic

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economic, environmental, social, political

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____ that cause people to move include changes in government leadership and changes in citizens' rights.

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political

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____ that cause people to move include climate and natural disasters.

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environmental

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____ that cause people to move include discrimination, intolerance, and a desire for religious freedom.

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social

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____ that cause people to move include employment opportunities, available resources, & changes in trade patterns.

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economic

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What was the reason for leaving?
A dictator has taken over your country.

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political

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What was the reason for leaving? You live in an area where tornadoes occur frequently.

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environmental

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What was the reason for leaving?
All religions are welcome.

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social