Chapter 3 study guide
Chapter 3 study guide
GIACOBBI D-02
AP Human Geography
Chap 3 Migration Review
Directions: To review for your test fully answer each question and turn in as part of your iwork.
1. What is migration?
2. Explain Political, Economic, and Environmental Push and Pull Factors in migration.
1. Name an economic, social, and environmental “push” factor (three in all) that would make you migrate,
and explain each one. Do the same for three “pull” factors. Make sure you demonstrate an
understanding of the difference between mobility and migration in your answer.
2. Why did 40 million Europeans leave for the United States to face unknown challenges in America?
Answer as though you were a European in the late 1800s preparing to migrate and give your reasons
for leaving Europe as well as your reasons for choosing America.
3. Why are new migrants to an area frequently the butt of racist or ethnic jokes? Explain in the context of
the history of European emigration to the United States. Which groups were more frequently made fun
of?
4. Describe an interregional move made by your family, some friends, or some others you know. Explain
their migration decision using terminology from the book. Do the same for an intraregional move.
5. Based on your migration history, consider any “cultural baggage” that you have inherited. This baggage
may include sports teams allegiance, food, language, dress, and behavior.