The push and pull definitions are as follows:

• Push factors are the reasons why people left Denmark, such as persecution, fear, natural disasters, poverty and unemployment
• Pull factors are the reasons why people moved to the United States of America in search of freedom, safety, stability and new opportunities

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration to America for kids: Political, Economic, Social & Environmental Reasons
The push and pull factors of Danish Migration are dictated by economic, political, environmental and social reasons. Discover specific events in the history of Denmark that prompted Danish people to leave their homes to start a new life in America. 

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration for kids: Examples of Danish Migration Chart
The following chart provides facts and information about some specific examples of Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration to America.

Examples of Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration to America

List and Examples of Push Factors

Political Factor: In 1619 the Danish explorer Jens Munk reached Hudson Bay but plans to establish the Danish colonies of Nova Dania (New Denmark) failed.

Political Factor: In the 1700's radical wings of Protestants, such as the Moravians, Mennonites (Anabaptists) and Mormons suffered religious persecution in Denmark.

Environmental Factor: Crop failures and the potato blight swept across Europe and hit Denmark in 1845 leading to hunger, poverty, disease and thousands of deaths.

Political Factor: In 1848 Danish revolutionaries in Jutland suffered political persecution. In 1864 Denmark was forced to surrender Schleswig (Southern Jutland) to Prussia.

Environmental Factor: The Famine of 1866 - 1868 hit the Scandinavian countries leading to the death of many thousands, dire poverty and disease

Environmental Factor: The devastating Baltic Sea flood in 1872 hit the Danish island of Lolland causing deaths, destruction and homelessness.

Economic and Social Factors: The Great Migration from Denmark during the 1880's was prompted by the massive economic growth in the US and opportunities for employment due the Second Industrial Revolution in America.

Environmental Factor: The 1902 Christmas Hurricane (Julestormen) hit Denmark

List and Examples of Pull Factors

Strong political and trade agreements between Denmark and Holland led to the first Danish migrants to travel on Dutch ships and settled in the New Netherlands colonies to to gain wealth and a new life in America.

Pious sects emigrated to find religious freedom in America.

Many Danish people moved to America to find more fertile land, escape disease and famine and find safety in a more settled climate and environment.

Danes from Jutland began to emigrate America as an escape from the political persecution and violence.

A large wave of Danish immigrants were forced to leave Denmark to escape hunger and start a new life in America.

Danish inhabitants of the area fled to America to seek safety and security in a less hazardous environment

Danes emigrated to the United States of America to find a new life, wealth and to join family and loved ones who had already settled in the country.

People moved to America where there was a lower risk from natural disasters and hazards

Push Pull factors of Danish Migration for kids: Pull Push factors of Denmark
To discover the full story of the Pull Push factors of Denmark go to Danish Immigration to Americafor comprehensive facts, laws and history.

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration: Political Examples of of Push and Pull factors in Denmark
Find examples of Political Push and Pull factors such as significant historical events in Danish history such as the Prussian invasion, political autocracy and violent conflicts which prompted the migration of Danish people to escape political or religious persecution especially in relation to the Mormons,  Moravians, and Mennonites.

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration: Environmental Examples of Push and Pull factors in Denmark
Find examples of Environmental Push and Pull factors relating to any devastating natural disasters that have hit Denmark such as crop failure, famine, disease, floods and hurricanes that led Danish people to seek safety in a more settled climate and environment.

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration: Social Examples of Push and Pull factors in Denmark
Find examples of Social Push and Pull factors that prompted migration from Denmark such as joining friends and family that led Norwegian people to consider emigration in order to achieve a better standard of living.

Push and Pull factors of Danish Migration: Economic Examples of of Push and Pull factors in Denmark
Find examples of Economic Push and Pull factors that prompted immigration from Denmark such as hunger, homelessness and poverty that led Danish people to consider emigration in order to achieve a better standard of living and improve employment opportunities.