Migration within America by AHTZIRI GUERRERO

Middle Passage (1500s-1800s)

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Enslaved African Americans were forcibly transported on ships across the Atlantic ocean to the Americas. They were transported on overcrowded ships in brutal and harsh conditions.

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 encouraged migration by establishing a process for settling and governing the Northwest territory. It provided a clear path for territories to become states and banned slavery in the region, attracting more settlers seeking land and opportunity.

The “Old” Immigration(1840s-50s)

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People came to the U.S. from Northern and Western European countries such as Ireland and Germany. They came to the U.S. to seek jobs, and, freedom.

Gold Rush Migration(1848-1849)

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The Gold Rush started when gold was discovered in California. Thousands of people from around the U.S. and the world rushed to California in hopes of striking gold. This led to a rapid population increase in California, helping it become a state.

Homestead Act(1862)

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The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged people to move west by offering free land to settlers. Anyone who farmed the land for five years could own the land, which led many families to migrate west in search for new opportunities.

Great Migration (1910)

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Beginning around 1910, the Great Migration was a mass movement of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the North and Midwest. They sought better job opportunities in industry and an escape from racial segregation and violence in the South. This migration significantly reshaped the cultural and demographic landscape of American cities.

Mexican Reperation (1930s)

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During the Great Depression in the 1930s, the U.S. government and local authorities carried out the Mexican Repatriation, which led to the forced deportation of up to 2 million people of Mexican descent. Many of those deported were American citizens. The policy was driven by economic hardship and rising anti-immigrant sentiment.

Dust Bowl (Oakie) Migration (1935 -1940)

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From 1935 to 1940, thousands of families from the Southern Plains, especially Oklahoma, migrated west to California due to the Dust Bowl—a period of severe drought and dust storms that devastated farms. These migrants, often called “Okies,” faced harsh conditions and discrimination but hoped for better living and working conditions. Their journey highlighted the widespread impact of environmental disaster and economic depression.

“White Flight(1940s-50s)

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The mass exodus of white Americans from urban areas to suburbs. The movement was primarily motivated by racism because of the growing racial and cultural variety in urban areas.

Bracero Program(1942-1964)

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The Bracero Program was a series of bilateral agreements between the United States and Mexico that facilitated the temporary migration of Mexican agricultural workers to the US. This program was created to address the U.S labor shortage caused by World War II.

Sunbelt Migration after World War II (1950s-1970s)

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Millions of Americans moved from older northern cities and toward the Sunbelt. This region consisted of about from older northern cities and toward the Sunbelt. This region attracted migrants because of new economic opportunities and industrial, agricultural, and commercial development throughout the region.

Immigration Act (1965)

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This policy abolished national origins quotas. This led to a significant increase in immigration from countries outside of Europe.

Trail of Tears Forced Migration (1831-1850)

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The "Trail of Tears" refers to the forced displacement of Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to the Indian Territory west of the Mississippi River between 1830 and 1850. This event, part of the broader Indian Removal Act, resulted in the death of thousands of Native Americans due to disease, starvation, and exposure during the journey.

Second Industrial Revolution (1870)

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During the Second Industrial Revolution, migration patterns shifted dramatically, with a surge in both rural-to-urban migration and immigration. This was fueled by technological advancements and industrial growth, creating job opportunities in cities and making travel easier. Millions moved from farms to cities, and a significant influx of immigrants from overseas further contributed to population increases in urban areas.