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The push and pull definitions are as follows: Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration to America: Political, Economic, Social & Environmental Reasons Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration: Examples of Mexican Migration Examples of Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration List and Examples of Push Factors Political Factor: Autocratic President Porifirio Diaz of Mexico confiscated ejidos to sell the land to large companies forcing small Mexican farmers (campesinos) to find new homes and employment Environmental Factor:The 1911 Michoacan earthquake and the Guerrero earthquake hit Mexico. The country suffers many such natural disasters Political Factor: The violence and turmoil of the Mexican Civil War (1910 - 1920). Political and Economic Factor: WW1 (1914-1918) created a labor shortage in the U.S. Mexicans were encouraged to work in America Social Factor: Life expectancy in Mexico is 72 yrs Political and Economic Factor: WW2 (1939-1945) created another labor shortage in the U.S. The Bracero Program (1943 - 1965) encouraged Mexicans to work in America Environmental Factor: In 1946 a tsunami in the Gulf of Mexico occured. In 1947 the Eruption of Popocatepetl volcano when tens of thousands of people were evacuated Social Factor: Poor education prospects. Adult literacy rates are 55% Economic Factor: Deplorable economic conditions and poverty in Mexico push Mexicans toward the United States Social Factor: Mexico has a high crime rate and drug trafficking features in the crimes Environmental Factor: The climate and the parched arid land is characterized by a severe lack of available water Social Factor: Poor medical facilities. There are 1800 patients for every doctor List and Examples of Pull Factors Political security and employment potential Lower risk from natural disasters and hazards Safety, stability and security New opportunities in a welcoming environmentLife expectancy in America is 76 yrs Opportunities in a welcoming environment Escape from the threat of more natural disasters Excellent education prospects. Adult literacy rates are 99% Greater wealth, better job prospects Lower crime rate and better policing There are far less water shortages in America Much better medical facilities. There are 400 patients for every doctor Push Pull factors of Mexican Migration for kids: Pull Push factors of Mexico Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration: Political Examples of Migration Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration: Environmental Examples of Migration Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration: Social Examples of Migration Push and Pull factors of Mexican Migration: Economic Examples of Migration |
