Trans-Siberian Railway increased migration to the east.

International Migration – Movement across country borders (implying a degree of

permanence).

Historic US Migration• Westward to the frontier.• Black migration to

northern cities in WWI and WWII period

• 1950s, 60s Cubans to Florida from Castro’s Cuba

• In recent decades the migration from the Rust belt to the Sunbelt took place.

• Some blacks returned to the South

Waves of Immigration-US 1820-2001

Changing immigration laws, and changing push and pull factors create waves of immigration.

Post-September 11

Guest Workers

• Guest workers – migrants whom a country allows in to fill a labor need, assuming the workers will go “home” once the labor need subsides.

- have short term work visas- send remittances to home country- France-many from Algeria- Germany-many from Turkey, Eastern

Europe

Guest workers

• Create a National Geographic Account• Search Guest Workers and choose the “Far

from Home article” • Create a three column chart and take notes

while you read…• As you read answer your questions

Questions Impact on Guest Workers

Impact on Countries

Writing Assignment

• What are the pros & cons to being a guest worker? How does it change/shape communities? Overall what would you recommend to someone facing the decision to be a guest worker? (Use evidence from the article)

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