Trans-Siberian Railway increased migration to the east.
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Trans-Siberian Railway increased migration to the east.
International Migration – Movement across country borders (implying a degree of
permanence).
Historic US Migration• Westward to the frontier.• Black migration to
northern cities in WWI and WWII period
• 1950s, 60s Cubans to Florida from Castro’s Cuba
• In recent decades the migration from the Rust belt to the Sunbelt took place.
• Some blacks returned to the South
Waves of Immigration-US 1820-2001
Changing immigration laws, and changing push and pull factors create waves of immigration.
Post-September 11
Guest Workers
• Guest workers – migrants whom a country allows in to fill a labor need, assuming the workers will go “home” once the labor need subsides.
- have short term work visas- send remittances to home country- France-many from Algeria- Germany-many from Turkey, Eastern
Europe
Guest workers
• Create a National Geographic Account• Search Guest Workers and choose the “Far
from Home article” • Create a three column chart and take notes
while you read…• As you read answer your questions
Questions Impact on Guest Workers
Impact on Countries
Writing Assignment
• What are the pros & cons to being a guest worker? How does it change/shape communities? Overall what would you recommend to someone facing the decision to be a guest worker? (Use evidence from the article)
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