Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World
Teacher Resources
Driving Question: How did migration, industrialization, and empire become intertwined in this era?
The nineteenth century saw a significant rise in urbanization due to large-scale migration from rural areas to cities. This migration was driven by several factors, including the disruption of traditional ways of life in both industrialized and developing countries, and the development of new transportation methods. These advancements made it easier for people to move to cities but they also allowed people to maintain ties with their rural homes by traveling back and forth.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how various environmental factors contributed to the development of varied patterns of migration from 1750 to 1900.
- Explain how various economic factors contributed to the development of varied patterns of migration from 1750 to 1900.
- Use close reading skills to consider how various trends contributed to migratory patterns during this period.
Vocab Terms:
What causes people to leave their existing homes to seek new ones? What factors pull people to a new area?
People moved around a lot during this era—some by choice, others were compelled to move by force.
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Guiding Questions
This SAQ activity asks students to analyze primary and secondary source excerpts. If they need to refresh their memories on strategies they can use to answer SAQs, have them review the SAQ Practice: Unit 1 activity.
If your students are still struggling with using specific evidence to support their SAQ responses, try swapping out the ACE strategy with APE, which asks them to provide specific evidence rather than simply cite specific evidence.” For more strategies on how to improve your students SAQ skills, check out this community conversation.
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