This formative checks your understanding of migration “push” and “pull” factors. You will define each term and identify examples in real-world scenarios.
Which statement best defines a push factor in migration?
Which statement best defines a pull factor in migration?
Which of the following are examples of push factors? (Select 2)
Which of the following are examples of pull factors? (Select 2)
Sort each reason into the correct category: Push Factor or Pull Factor.
civil war
crop failure
lack of jobs
religious persecution
higher pay
family reunification
safer community
better education
Push Factor
Pull Factor
A family leaves their country because of ongoing violence, but they choose a specific destination because it offers higher-paying jobs and has relatives already living there.
Explain the push factor(s) and the pull factor(s) in this scenario.
Refugees and undocumented immigrants are MORE likely to commit crimes than native born Americans
Refugees and undocumented immigrants commit MORE crime on average than Native born Americans
Immigrants contribute BILLIONS of dollars to the economy in services, tax dollars, and purchasing power
Immigrants take jobs from Americans and drive wages down
Native citizens receive MORE government assistance than immigrants
Myth about immigrants
Fact about immigrants
Is this political cartoon PRO or ANTI immigrant?
What evidence from Uncle Sam (the guy in the red striped pants) supports your answer above?
In 3–5 sentences, compare the experiences of immigrants at Ellis Island and Angel Island. Include one similarity and one difference.
Which immigration station is most closely associated with stricter questioning and detaining many Asian immigrants?
Select TWO of the following that are clues in the cartoon that the immigrant is not welcome...
Which immigration station is most closely associated with processing many immigrants from Europe?