Migration, The Push-Pull Theory

Harriet Bishop

the first school teacher of St. Paul

steamboat

the main mode of transportation to MN for immigrants in the late 1800s

tolerant

to ability to recognize and respect the feelings, beliefs, or practices of others

immigrate

to come into a new country to live there

emigrate

to leave one's country to live elsewhere

migrate

to move from one place to another

Norway, Sweden, Germany, Ireland

where most immigrants to MN in the late 1800s came from

challenges of immigration

learning a new language, leaving behind family and friends, learning a new way of life, finding shelter and resources

Hans Mattson

a Swedish immigrant to MN in the late 1800s, he established the town of Vasa, Minnesota

push factor

a difficulty or negative event that causes a person to leave their home

diversity

a great deal of variety

refugee

a person who flees from danger or persecution

emigrant

a person who leaves their country

migrant worker

a person who moves from place to place throughout the year to get work, especially on farms

immigrant

a person who moves into a new country

pull factor

an opportunity or positive event that causes a person to choose a new place as their home

examples of pull factors

better paying jobs, better schools, stable government, safety, clean environment

examples of push factors

lack of jobs, no religious freedom, unfair government, natural disaster