IB History Topic Immigration Revision Notes (HL)

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Causes of Immigration and Emigration

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw massive global migration to the Americas, driven by economic opportunity, industrial growth, and political instability in Europe and Asia.
In the United States, millions of immigrants came from southern and eastern Europe seeking jobs in factories, railroads, and mines, forming the backbone of industrial labor.
In Latin America, countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba actively recruited European immigrants to expand agriculture and diversify populations, often offering land incentives or paid passage.
Political turmoil, persecution (e.g., of Jews in Russia), and famine (such as in Italy and Ireland) also pushed millions to emigrate from their homelands.

Case study

The Great Migration (1916–1930)

Causes

Economic Push and Pull Factors
- The decline of Southern agriculture, especially after the boll weevil infestation and falling cotton prices, pushed workers north, while the labor shortages of World War I created new industrial job opportunities in northern factories.
Social and Political Factors
- African Americans fled Jim Crow laws, racial violence, and disenfranchisement in search of safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Recruitment Efforts
- Northern industries actively recruited Black workers, offering higher wages and assistance with relocation.

Impact on Northern Cities

Urban Black populations grew dramatically, forming vibrant neighborhoods such as Harlem in New York and the South Side of Chicago.
The migration fostered a new sense of community and identity, leading to the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual flowering in art, literature, and music.
However, increased migration also sparked racial tension and competition for jobs and housing, leading to race riots in cities such as Chicago (1919) and Detroit (1925).

Legacy

The Great Migration permanently altered U.S. demographics, laying the foundation for the modern African American urban middle class.
It strengthened the civil rights movement by expanding political participation in northern cities where African Americans could vote.
The movement also transformed American culture through the spread of jazz, literature, and social activismacross the country.

Internal Migration and Urbanization

Industrialization triggered large-scale internal migration, as rural populations moved to urban centers in search of employment and better living conditions.

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Causes of Immigration and Emigration

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw massive global migration to the Americas, driven by economic opportunity, industrial growth, and political instability in Europe and Asia.
In the United States, millions of immigrants came from southern and eastern Europe seeking jobs in factories, railroads, and mines, forming the backbone of industrial labor.
In Latin America, countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba actively recruited European immigrants to expand agriculture and diversify populations, often offering land incentives or paid passage.
Political turmoil, persecution (e.g., of Jews in Russia), and famine (such as in Italy and Ireland) also pushed millions to emigrate from their homelands.

Case study

The Great Migration (1916–1930)

Causes

Economic Push and Pull Factors
- The decline of Southern agriculture, especially after the boll weevil infestation and falling cotton prices, pushed workers north, while the labor shortages of World War I created new industrial job opportunities in northern factories.
Social and Political Factors
- African Americans fled Jim Crow laws, racial violence, and disenfranchisement in search of safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Recruitment Efforts
- Northern industries actively recruited Black workers, offering higher wages and assistance with relocation.

Impact on Northern Cities

Urban Black populations grew dramatically, forming vibrant neighborhoods such as Harlem in New York and the South Side of Chicago.
The migration fostered a new sense of community and identity, leading to the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual flowering in art, literature, and music.
However, increased migration also sparked racial tension and competition for jobs and housing, leading to race riots in cities such as Chicago (1919) and Detroit (1925).

Legacy

The Great Migration permanently altered U.S. demographics, laying the foundation for the modern African American urban middle class.
It strengthened the civil rights movement by expanding political participation in northern cities where African Americans could vote.
The movement also transformed American culture through the spread of jazz, literature, and social activismacross the country.

Internal Migration and Urbanization

Industrialization triggered large-scale internal migration, as rural populations moved to urban centers in search of employment and better living conditions.

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics

IB History Immigration Notes

Causes of Immigration and Emigration

The Great Migration (1916–1930)

Internal Migration and Urbanization

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Causes of Immigration and Emigration

The Great Migration (1916–1930)

Internal Migration and Urbanization

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Paper 1 - The Move to Global War6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Rights and Protest6 subtopics

Paper 1 - Conflict and Intervention6 subtopics

Paper 2 - Independence Movements5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Emergence and Development of Democratic States5 subtopics

Paper 2 - Authoritarian States7 subtopics

Paper 2 - Causes and Effects of 20th Century Wars4 subtopics

Paper 2 - The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalries4 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Europe18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of the Americas18 subtopics

Paper 3 - History of Asia and Oceania18 subtopics