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6.3 Essay Questions
1) Briefly explain modern trends in mass migration.
Answer: Migration has been a constant part of human history. There are various reasons why
people migrate. In the modern era, (last 500 years,) there has been movement of large numbers
of people over much longer distances than ever before. The main reason reason for this trend is
globalization
that began with Europe's voyages of conquest and the establishment of colonies around the
world.
In the modern period, Spain, Portugal, Britain, France, and the Netherlands establish colonies
around the world. Settler migration also saw the relocation of European populations to overseas
colonies primarily to extracting natural wealth and trade. During the 19th century, the largest
migration stream was that between Europe and the United States, involving more than 33 million
people between 1821 and 1920.
Forced migration from West and Central Africa followed earlier colonization, leading to about
14.5 million African arriving in the New World as slaves between the 17th and 19th centuries.
The abolition of slavery saw an influx of destitute and hungry Chinese to European colonies.
Diff: 3
Section: 6.2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Geo Standard: 9, 11, 12, 13
Glob Sci Outcome: 8. Communicate effectively in writing.
Learning Outcome: 6.2.1: Describe how large scale migration in Europe, Africa and Asia
shaped the modern world.
2) Briefly discuss global migration trends in recent decades.
Answer: As economic disparities between rich and poor nations continue to widen, international
migration also continues to increase with the overwhelming majority of migrants moving from
poor to rich countries. With increased and improved communications, information about
destinations, and transportation technologies , we are seeing an accelerated flow of economic
migrants between world regions.
Globally, Asia, Latin America, and Africa have net out-migration, whereas North America,
Europe, and Oceania have net immigration. We are seeing an increased flow of migrants are
from Asia to Europe. We are also outflows from Asia to North America and finally, from Latin
America to North America. We are also seeing substantial in-migration from Europe to North
America and from Asia to Oceania.
Diff: 3
Section: 6.3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Geo Standard: 9, 11
Glob Sci Outcome: 8. Communicate effectively in writing.
Learning Outcome: 6.3.3: Describe the patterns of global migration in recent decades.