Migration and Ethnic Identity in History

The video covers migration from 1750 to 1900, focusing on causes and effects. It discusses internal and external migration, highlighting examples from Britain, Japan, Europe, and the Americas. The role of transportation in facilitating migration is emphasized. Coercive labor systems like slavery and indentured servitude are explored. The effects of migration on home societies and the formation of ethnic enclaves are examined, along with the prejudice faced by migrants.

What was a major factor that facilitated both internal and external migration during 1750 to 1900?

• The development of railroads and steamships

• The decline of urban areas

• The discovery of new continents

• The invention of the airplane

Which country experienced significant internal migration due to the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions?

• Britain

• China

• United States

• Japan

What was a common reason for Europeans migrating to the Americas in the 19th century?

• To find new trade routes

• To escape religious persecution

• To explore uncharted territories

• To seek economic opportunities due to demographic pressures

Which labor system involved workers signing contracts to work for a specified period to pay off a debt?

• Slavery

• Indentured servitude

• Apprenticeship

• Convict labor

What was a significant effect of migration on home societies?

• Rapid industrialization

• Decreased agricultural production

• Demographic imbalances due to male migration

• Increased birth rates

What is an ethnic enclave?

• A region with a high concentration of a particular ethnic group

• A new country formed by migrants

• A government policy to restrict migration

• A type of labor system

Which cultural practices were commonly maintained by migrant communities?

• Political systems and governance

• Language and food

• Traditional clothing and architecture

• Religious rituals and festivals

What was the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

• A policy promoting Chinese cultural practices

• A treaty between China and the US

• A law encouraging Chinese migration to the US

• A law prohibiting further Chinese migration to the US

What was the purpose of the White Australia policy?

• To promote European immigration

• To encourage multiculturalism

• To establish trade relations with Asia

• To support indigenous populations

Which group faced violent racism and was targeted by exclusionary laws in the US?

• Japanese immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• Chinese immigrants