Unit 6-6: CAUSES of MIGRATION from 1750-1900

What was a major factor contributing to population growth during the period discussed?

• Increased birth rates

• Improved education

• Decreased mortality rates

• Medical advancements

Which event is highlighted as an example of environmental crisis leading to migration?

• The Great Depression

• The Irish Potato Famine

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Dust Bowl

How did transportation advances impact migration?

• They made migration more expensive

• They limited migration to nearby areas

• They enabled long-distance migration

• They discouraged migration due to risks

What was a primary driver for migration according to the text?

• Political freedom

• Climate change

• Search for employment

• Religious persecution

What does the text suggest about coerced labor practices during this period?

• They were only practiced in Europe

• They were limited to penal colonies

• They were abolished completely

• They included slavery and penal colonies

What system emerged as slavery began to be abolished?

• Feudalism

• Indentured servitude

• Serfdom

• Apprenticeship

What was a consequence of the influx of migrants to urban centers?

• Decline in industrial sectors

• Significant city growth

• Growth of rural areas

• Decrease in city populations

Why did many individuals relocate voluntarily during this period?

• To seek educational opportunities

• To enhance economic prospects

• To join family members

• To escape political unrest

What role did steamships and railroads play in migration?

• They restricted migration to local areas

• They made long-distance journeys feasible

• They were primarily used for cargo

• They increased the cost of migration

How did the Irish Potato Famine affect demographics in the United States?

• It led to a decrease in Irish immigrants

• It had no significant impact

• It reshaped demographics with Irish immigrants

• It caused a decline in urban populations