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The push and pull definitions are as follows: Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration to America for kids: Political, Economic, Social & Environmental Reasons Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration for kids: Examples of Filipino Migration Chart Examples of Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration to America List and Examples of Push Factors Political and Economic Factors: The Philippines were colonized by Spain as part of the Spanish East Indies from 1565-1898. In 1793 they established a trade route from Manila to the US port of Acapulco. Political and Economic Factors: The 1897 Revolution in the Philippines (Tagalog War) erupted as Filipinos fought for independence from Spain. This led to Philippine-American War (1899 -1902) that ended with the occupation of the Philippines under the sovereignty of the United States. Environmental Factor: The Mount Taal volcano erupted in the Philippines in 1911 causing 1335 deaths, destruction and homelessness. A year later a 7.5 earthquake struck Northeast Mindanao resulting in widespread landslides and serious damage Economic Factor: The Philippines featured high unemployment in the 1930's. Political Factor: The 1965 Hart-Cellar Act lifted restriction on immigration. Environmental Factor: Mount Pinatubo volcano erupted in the Philippines in 1991 causing the deaths of 700 people and the destruction of homes and property. Environmental Factor: Typhoon Ketsana, a devastating tropical cyclone struck the Philippines in 2009 resulting in 747 deaths and damage amounting to over 1 billion dollars. The devastation was followed by the Bohol earthquake and Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. List and Examples of Pull Factors The "Manila Men" were the first Filipino immigrants who made their homes in the bayous of Louisiana to seek a new life and freedom from the Spanish rule. A second wave of migrants from the Philippines occurred from 1906 - 1934 as Filipinos moved to a new life and employment opportunities on the plantations of Hawaii and in west coast areas of America. Filipino immigrants chose to find more fertile land, escape hunger and disease and find new homes and safety in a more settled climate and environment. Filipino immigrants took the opportunity to build a new life and gain new employment in America. People looked security and employment potential in America Lower risk from natural disasters and hazards Filipino immigrants looked to the safer environment of the United States and escape from the threat of more natural disasters. Push Pull factors of Filipino Migration for kids: Pull Push factors of the Philippines Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration: Political Examples of of Push and Pull factors in the Philippines Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration: Environmental Examples of Push and Pull factors in the Philippines Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration: Social Examples of Push and Pull factors in the Philippines Push and Pull factors of Filipino Migration: Economic Examples of of Push and Pull factors in the Philippines |