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Causation: Migration

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BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 4.4 CLOSERCAUSATION: MIGRATION1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Causation: Migration”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/PurposeAnalyzing causes for early human migration will help you understand why humans journeyed outside of Africa. Process 1.Complete the Causation Tool. If you need to jog your memory, review the “Human Movement and Migration”slideshow. Causation ToolAdd the event you are analyzing and corresponding information. Then, if your teacher asks you to create a causal map, use your answers here to help construct that causal representation.EventDatesLocationBrief descriptionList your causes and use the legend to help you label type and role.Causes: Long termIntermediate termShort termList the effects of the event and use the legend to help you label type and role.EffectsLegendTypeRole
BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 4.4 CLOSERCAUSATION: MIGRATION2(P) Political (I) Innovation ($) Economic (C) Cultural (E) Environmental (S) Social() Triggering event—The most immediate cause of an eventNecessary Relevant2.After you’ve filled out the Causation Tool, answer this question: What do you think was the most important cause of early human migration?