Millions of Europeans migrated overseas seeking land or work.
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Topic 6.6 · c. 1750–1900
Causes of Migration in an Interconnected World
Industrial jobs, poverty, persecution, and labor demands moved millions of people across and within regions. Some migrated by choice; others faced pressure or contracts.
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What to know
Industrial jobs, poverty, persecution, and labor demands moved millions of people across and within regions. Some migrated by choice; others faced pressure or contracts.
Indian indentured laborers worked under contracts in colonies across the world.
Chinese migrants moved for work and built communities far from home.
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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions
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Question 01
Which example fits this clue? Millions of Europeans migrated overseas seeking land or work.
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Question 02
Which example fits this clue? This exampled laborers worked under contracts in colonies across the world.
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Question 03
Which example fits this clue? Chinese migrants moved for work and built communities far from home.
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What pushed and pulled people to move?
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Industrial jobs, poverty, persecution, and labor demands moved millions of people across and within regions. Millions of Europeans migrated overseas seeking land or work. Indian indentured laborers worked under contracts in colonies across the world.
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European emigration
Millions of Europeans migrated overseas seeking land or work.
Indian indenture
Indian indentured laborers worked under contracts in colonies across the world.
Chinese migration
Chinese migrants moved for work and built communities far from home.
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