Describe push and pull factors in immigration and emigration. Provide one example of each from Lesson 1. Push factors are reasons that __________ people to leave their home country, such as __________. On the other hand, pull factors are reasons that __________ people to move to a new country, such as __________.
Push factors are reasons that compel people to leave their home country, such as political instability, economic hardships, persecution, natural disasters, or lack of opportunities for a better life.
One example of a push factor from Lesson 1 is the Syrian Civil War, which has forced millions of people to flee their country due to violence, persecution, and destruction of their homes.
Pull factors are reasons that attract people to move to a new country, such as better economic opportunities, political stability, better quality of life, access to education and healthcare, or the desire to reunite with family members already living in the new country.
One example of a pull factor from Lesson 1 is the United States' reputation as a land of opportunity and freedom, which attracts immigrants from all over the world looking for better economic prospects and a chance to build a better future for themselves and their families.