2-12 Effects of Migration

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

• To restrict immigration to the U.S.

• To provide land to settlers willing to farm it for five years

• To encourage industrialization in urban areas

• To limit the number of immigrants from Europe

Which organization regulates guest-worker policies in the Persian Gulf countries?

• European Union

• United Nations

• World Trade Organization

• Gulf Cooperation Council

What is a common reason countries restrict immigration?

• To increase cultural diversity

• To preserve cultural homogeneity

• To boost economic growth

• To attract skilled workers

What is a 'brain drain'?

• The movement of people within a country

• The influx of refugees

• The emigration of highly skilled individuals

• The migration of unskilled workers

What is one benefit of migration for countries of origin?

• Higher dependency ratio

• Loss of cultural identity

• Relief from overcrowding

• Increased competition for jobs

What is an ethnic enclave?

• A city with a high population density

• A country with strict immigration policies

• A region with diverse ethnic groups

• A neighborhood primarily filled with people of the same ethnic group

What is a common concern about immigration in receiving countries?

• Decrease in economic growth

• Clashes over religious beliefs and cultural practices

• Increased job opportunities for citizens

• Lack of cultural contributions

What is a remittance?

• A policy to encourage immigration

• Money sent by immigrants to their home country

• A restriction on the number of immigrants

• A type of visa for skilled workers

Which country is known for maintaining cultural homogeneity by limiting immigration?

• Australia

• United States

• Canada

• Japan

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?

• A trade agreement with China

• A program to attract Chinese students

• A law banning immigration from China

• A policy encouraging Chinese immigration