The Push/Pull Factors

What was the most difficult trip you have ever been on? 1. Where were you going? 2. Why was it so difficult? 3. Was it worth it?

Reasons for immigration I. Push Factors- Conditions that drive people from their homes A. Population growth B. Lack of jobs & land C. Food shortages D. Political and religious persecution

II. Pull Factors- conditions that attract immigrants to a new area A. Promise of freedom and better life B. Family or friends already in the U.S. C. Jobs available D. Availability of land

III. The Long Voyage A. Steerage- airless rooms below decks of ships where 2000 people were stuffed-diseases spread

B. Europeans arrived in New York City- saw the Statue of Liberty, Then they stopped at Ellis Island- where they had to pass a medical inspection

C. On the West Coast, immigrants from China and Japan traveled to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay

IV. Adjusting to a New Land A. Most stayed in cities and lived in ethnic neighborhoods B. They were torn between old traditions and new American ways C. Assimilation- the process of becoming part of another culture

V. NATIVISM A. Nativists wanted to limit immigration and preserve the country for native-born citizens 1. felt immigrants wouldn’t assimilate 2. afraid of immigrants taking away jobs

Real Estate Activity Create a real estate pamphlet to lure residents and businesses to Marion County. Create a real estate pamphlet to lure residents and businesses to Marion County. CATEGORY4321 Writing - OrganizationEach section in the brochure has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Almost all sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Most sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Less than half of the sections of the brochure have a clear beginning, middle and end. Knowledge GainedAll students in the group can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the brochure and to technical processes used to create the brochure. All students in the group can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the brochure and to technical processes used to create the brochure. Most students in the group can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the brochure and to technical processes used to create the brochure. Several students in the group appear to have little knowledge about the facts or technical processes used in the brochure. Content - AccuracyAll facts in the brochure are accurate % of the facts in the brochure are accurate % of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Fewer than 80% of the facts in the brochure are accurate. Attractiveness & Organization The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well- organized information. The brochure has attractive formatting and well- organized information. The brochure has well- organized information. The brochure\'s formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.