Immigrants and Migration

The video tutorial explores the concept of migration, defining it as the movement from one place to another, often for permanent residence. It outlines four primary reasons for migration: political, environmental, social, and economic. Political migration involves escaping persecution or war, as seen in the colonization of America. Environmental migration is driven by natural disasters or climate change, with examples from Northwest Africa. Social migration seeks better quality of life or family proximity, exemplified by the U.S. as a melting pot. Economic migration involves seeking work, with migrant workers as a key example. The tutorial also explains push and pull factors that influence migration, such as poverty or opportunity.

What is the definition of migration?

What are the four major reasons that people migrate?

Can you explain what political migration is and provide an example?

What factors contribute to environmental migration?

What are push factors and pull factors in migration?