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The push and pull definitions are as follows: Push and Pull factors of English Migration to America for kids: Political, Economic, Social & Environmental Reasons Push and Pull factors of English Migration for kids: Examples of English Migration Chart Examples of Push and Pull factors of English Migration to America List and Examples of Push Factors for kids Political Factor: The first migrants were prompted by the discoveries of lands in the New World made by famous English explorers. Political Factor: The Mayflower Pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony in America (1620) to escape religious persecution Environmental Factor: Crop failure and famine hit the north of England (1623-1624) and more people took the option of emigrating to the New World Economic Factor: The establishment of the first 13 colonies and the introduction of the system of Indentured Servants enabled poor people to travel to America. Economic Factor: The introduction of the Headright System substantially increased the number of English migrants to America. Political Factor: The Delaware Colony (1638) was established and the colony welcomed immigrants who were not Protestants Political Factor: The English Civil War (1642- 1651) brought conflict, violence and an uncertain future to many English people. Environmental and Social Factors: The Great Plague of London (1665) led to the deaths of 100,000 people and was followed by the destruction of homes in the Great Fire of London (1666) Economic Factor: The late 1600's and 1700's saw additional land and new trading opportunities became available to migrants with the establishment of Triangular Trade Routes from English ports in were Liverpool, London and Bristol Environmental and Social Factors: The Famine of 1727–1728, followed by a typhus epidemic, in the Midlands resulted in the death of 8% of the population and more English people deciding to emigrate Social Factor: The Cholera epidemic between 1831-50 saw the deaths of thousands due to poor living conditions and the lack of sanitation in cities Economic Factor: Over 2 million English immigrants moved to America in the 1800's due to the fast expansion of industry during the First and Second Industrial Revolution. Social Factor:During WW2 English girls met American servicemen and the 1945 War Brides and Fiancées Acts allowed American Soldiers to bring their foreign partners to the US List and Examples of Pull Factors for kids The political pull factor was to gain wealth, prestige and English ambitions to expand their empire. Religious freedom and opportunities in a new land. To find more fertile land to escape famine and disease and find safety in a more settled climate and environment. To escape poverty and find a new home and employment in America. The promise of land grants in America provided poor people with an opportunity to own and farm their own land. Quaker, Catholic, Lutheran and Jewish immigrants sought to escape religious persecution in England Royalists and Catholics chose to emigrate to find stability and escape from political and religious persecution following defeat during the Civil War followed by the tyranny of Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans To seek a new life and safety in a less crowded environment with reduced fear of disease. People looked to prosper from Trading opportunities in raw materials from natural resources found in the New World such as sugar, oil, rice, timber, fur, iron, fish, whale, tobacco and cotton Immigrants looked for better living conditions in America and many sought to join family members and friends who had already made the journey. Immigrants sought a safer, less crowded living environment in America People sought new employment opportunities and wealth in the growing cities and industries in America. The opportunity to raise a family in America in a welcoming environment Push Pull factors of English Migration for kids: Pull Push factors of England Push and Pull factors of English Migration: Political Examples of Push and Pull factors in England Push and Pull factors of English Migration: Environmental Examples of Push and Pull factors in England Push and Pull factors of English Migration: Social Examples of Migration Push and Pull factors in England Push and Pull factors of English Migration: Economic Examples of Push and Pull factors in England |