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Flashcard 1: What was a significant push factor for European emigration in the early 20th century?
Answer: Political instability. Wars, revolutions, and authoritarian regimes forced people to flee.
Flashcard 2: What major event led to significant refugee movements in Europe in the 1990s?
Answer: Balkan Wars. Yugoslav breakup created massive displacement and refugee crisis.
Flashcard 3: Identify the primary reason for rural depopulation in 19th-century Europe.
Answer: Industrialization. Factory work in cities offered better prospects than farming.
Flashcard 4: What was a significant factor in the migration from North Africa to Europe?
Answer: Colonial ties. Historical connections facilitated migration from former colonies.
Flashcard 5: Which European country saw significant emigration due to the Potato Famine?
Answer: Ireland. Potato crop failure (1845-1852) caused mass starvation and emigration.
Flashcard 6: Identify a key motivation for migration from Eastern to Western Europe post-1990.
Answer: Economic disparity. Higher wages and opportunities in Western Europe attracted migrants.
Flashcard 7: Identify the policy that encouraged Turkish workers to migrate to Germany in the 1960s.
Answer: Guest worker program. Gastarbeiter program recruited Turkish workers for labor shortage.
Flashcard 8: What major conflict prompted migration within Europe in the 20th century?
Answer: World War II. Displaced millions through occupation, Holocaust, and border changes.
Flashcard 9: Which group primarily migrated to the UK from the Caribbean in the mid-20th century?
Answer: Windrush Generation. Caribbean migrants arrived on ship Empire Windrush in 1948.
Flashcard 10: Identify the main reason for European migration to the Americas in the 16th century.
Answer: Colonization and exploration. Europeans sought new territories, resources, and trade opportunities.
Flashcard 11: Name a European country that received significant immigrant populations post-WWII.
Answer: Germany. Guest worker programs and EU expansion brought diverse immigrant populations.
Flashcard 12: Which European region experienced significant emigration to the Americas?
Answer: Southern Europe. Italy, Spain, and Greece sent millions to Americas for economic opportunities.
Flashcard 13: What was a key factor driving European emigration in the 19th century?
Answer: Economic opportunity. Industrial jobs and land availability attracted millions seeking better lives.
Flashcard 14: What was a major effect of the Schengen Agreement?
Answer: Increased migration within the EU. Free movement allowed citizens to work anywhere in EU.
Flashcard 15: Which country's emigration was significantly influenced by the fall of communism?
Answer: Poland. Economic freedom and EU accession enabled massive emigration.
Flashcard 16: Which European country experienced significant emigration due to economic crisis in the 21st century?
Answer: Greece. Financial crisis drove many Greeks to seek work abroad.
Flashcard 17: What was a significant migration trend in Europe after the enlargement of the EU?
Answer: Labor migration. Eastern Europeans moved west for higher wages and opportunities.
Flashcard 18: Identify a common reason for the migration of Balkan peoples to Western Europe.
Answer: Seeking asylum. Yugoslav wars created refugees needing international protection.
Flashcard 19: Which European city is a major hub for international migration?
Answer: London. Global financial center attracts migrants from worldwide.
Flashcard 20: What event led to increased migration from Eastern Europe in the late 20th century?
Answer: End of communist regimes. Fall of Berlin Wall and communism opened migration opportunities.
Flashcard 21: Identify a major migration trend in Europe during the late 20th century.
Answer: East to West migration. Fall of communism opened borders and created opportunities.
Flashcard 22: Identify a primary cause of migration from rural areas in Europe.
Answer: Urbanization. Industrial jobs and better living standards attracted rural populations.
Flashcard 23: What was a significant push factor for European emigration in the early 20th century?
Answer: Political instability. Wars, revolutions, and authoritarian regimes forced people to flee.
Flashcard 24: Name a key destination country for Mediterranean migrants in the 21st century.
Answer: Italy. Mediterranean route brings African and Middle Eastern migrants.
Flashcard 25: What was the primary cause of the Jewish migration from Eastern Europe in the late 19th century?
Answer: Persecution and pogroms. Violent attacks and discrimination drove Jews westward seeking safety.
Flashcard 26: Which event led to the mass migration of Europeans to the United States in the late 19th century?
Answer: Industrialization. Factory jobs and steamship travel enabled massive transatlantic migration.
Flashcard 27: Identify the policy that encouraged Turkish workers to migrate to Germany in the 1960s.
Answer: Guest worker program. Gastarbeiter program recruited Turkish workers for labor shortage.
Flashcard 28: Which treaty facilitated free movement of people within the European Union?
Answer: Schengen Agreement. Eliminated border controls between participating European countries.
Flashcard 29: What was a common pull factor for immigrants to Europe in the late 20th century?
Answer: Economic opportunities. Better jobs, education, and living standards attracted immigrants.
Flashcard 30: Which European country experienced significant emigration due to economic crisis in the 21st century?
Answer: Greece. Financial crisis drove many Greeks to seek work abroad.