MIGRATION Chapter 3 – Key Issue 4 Textbook: p. 96-103 Vocabulary: #1-11, 26, 30

a)  North America. b)  South America. c)  Africa. d)  Asia. e)  Europe.

Globally, the largest source of international migrants is

a)  North America. b)  South America. c)  Africa. d)   Asia. e)  Europe.

Globally, the largest source of international migrants is

Explanation: Asia sends the largest number of migrants globally. The flow of migrants is predominantly from less-developed countries to Europe and North America.

a)  Australia. b)  China. c)  Germany. d)  Japan. e)  the United States.

Globally, the most likely destination of international migrants is

a)  Australia. b)  China. c)  Germany. d)  Japan. e)  the United States.

Globally, the most likely destination of international migrants is

Explanation: The United States attracts the majority of immigrants. Other destinations include: Australia, Canada, France, and Germany.

a)  Canada. b)  Caribbean. c)  China. d)  Germany. e)  Mexico.

The greatest number of undocumented immigrants in the United States come from

a)  Canada. b)  Caribbean. c)  China. d)  Germany. e)  Mexico.

The greatest number of undocumented immigrants in the United States come from

Explanation: It is estimated that 9.3 million undocumented individuals entered the U.S. in 2007. 5.3 million were from Mexico.

a)  1880s b)  1930s c)  1950s d)  1970s e)  1990s

In which decade was immigration into the United States the lowest?

a)  1880s b)   1930s c)  1950s d)  1970s e)  1990s

In which decade was immigration into the United States the lowest?

Explanation: Immigration to the United States declined due to restrictive legislation and the global economic depression.

a)  China b)  India c)  Japan d)  Philippines e)  South Korea

Which country has been the largest source of immigrants from Asia to the United States over the last two decades?

a)  China b)   India c)  Japan d)  Philippines e)  South Korea

Which country has been the largest source of immigrants from Asia to the United States over the last two decades?

Explanation: India has sent 65,000 immigrants to the United States.

a)  1810s b)  1830s c)  1850s d)  1920s e)  1950s

Which decade witnessed the least movement of the United States’ center of population?

a)  1810s b)  1830s c)  1850s d)   1920s e)  1950s

Which decade witnessed the least movement of the United States’ center of population?

Explanation: Restrictive immigration legislation and the onset of the Great Depression resulted in fewer people moving west than in previous decades.

Immigration Myths 1.  Most immigrants are here illegally. 2.  It’s just as easy to enter the country legally today as

it was when my ancestors arrived. 3.  There’s a way to enter the country legally for

anyone who wants to get in line. 4.  Immigrants take good jobs from Americans. 5.  Undocumented immigrants cause crime rates to

go up. 6.  Undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes but still

get the benefits.

Ravenstein’s Laws Distance •  Most migrants relocate a short distance and remain within

the same country •  Long-distance migrants to other countries head for major

centers of economic activity. Reasons •  Most people migrate for economic reasons. •  Political and environmental factors also induce migration,

although not as frequently as economic factors. Characteristics •  Most long-distance migrants are male. •  Most long-distance migrants are adult individuals rather

than families with children.

Thursday, October 12

Learning Outcome: !  I can discuss immigration at home and abroad.

Homework: "  Due Fri Vocabulary Quiz

- Migration - Population (retakes) Europe Map Quiz Retakes

Socratic Seminar Scoring "  Ask a question that propels the discussion deeper. "  Contribute an original idea to the discussion that is well supported and explained. "  Explain where you got your information from.

Questions • Why do people migrate? • What’s the difference between a refugee, IDP, and

asylum seeker? • What are the benefits of migrant workers, for both

the source and the home country? • How does development relate to migration? • What should the United States do about the

increasing number of global migrants?

The chart shows refugees per capita across several countries using data from the UN High Commission on Refugees, or UNHCR. To be clear, these are not absolute numbers of refugees – there are actually more refugees in Turkey than in Lebanon, but the latter has a smaller population.

Review Sessions for Unit 2 Sunday School 4:00 – 6:00pm (Hansen) Review Session #1 Monday @ 12:00pm (AUD)

Review Session #2 Tuesday @ 7:45am (Hansen)

Tuesday @ 3:30pm (Hansen) FRQ Test Tuesday Multiple Choice Test Wednesday

Next Week Monday ACT Aspire Testing Tuesday FRQ (choose 2 of 3) Wednesday Multiple Choice (60 questions) Thursday Test Corrections Friday Begin Unit 3: Agriculture

Homework

"  Due Tuesday !  Unit 2 FRQ (make outline notes!) !  Population Paper Revisions

"  Due Wednesday !  Unit 2 Multiple Choice !  Unit 2 Binder Check