Global Migration Patterns and Policies

The video reviews key concept 5.4 on global migration for the AP World History exam, focusing on migration patterns from 1750 to 1900. It discusses the impact of industrialization, demographic changes, and new transportation modes on migration. The video also covers labor migration, the end of slavery, and the rise of indentured servitude. It highlights the consequences and societal reactions to migration, including the formation of ethnic enclaves and immigration policies like the Chinese Exclusion Act and White Australia Policy. The video concludes with a summary and exam preparation tips.

What time period does the review focus on in the context of global migration?

• 1950 to 2000

• 1750 to 1900

• 1500 to 1750

• 1900 to 1950

Which new mode of transportation significantly facilitated migration during this period?

• Automobiles

• Airplanes

• Bicycles

• Steam engines and railroads

What was a major factor that influenced migration patterns during the industrial era?

• Decrease in food production

• Advancements in medical conditions

• Decline in global population

• Reduction in urbanization

What type of labor migration became prominent after the end of slavery?

• Agricultural labor

• Technological labor

• Coerced and semi-coerced labor

• Voluntary labor

Which group of workers moved seasonally to Argentina during this period?

• Lebanese merchants

• Indian indentured servants

• Italian industrial workers

• Chinese agricultural workers

What social change occurred due to the male-dominated migration patterns?

• Elderly took over agricultural duties

• Children started working in factories

• Men became more involved in domestic work

• Women took on new roles in home societies

What is an ethnic enclave?

• A community of a specific ethnic group within a larger society

• A government-controlled migration zone

• A rural area with diverse populations

• A region dominated by a single industry

Which policy restricted Chinese immigration to the United States?

• The Immigration Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Alien and Sedition Acts

• The National Origins Act

What was the aim of the White Australia Policy?

• To encourage European immigration

• To restrict non-white immigration

• To promote multiculturalism

• To increase agricultural production

What was a common reaction to large-scale immigration during this period?

• Government incentives for immigrants

• Complete border closures

• Increased racial prejudice

• Widespread acceptance