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"PUSH" FACTORS

Large population increases meant many traditional communities in Eastern Europe were becoming too crowded.

Severe persecution meant many people fled to America to escape.

Poverty and famine drove also drove many to the U.S.A where the economy was booming.

"PULL" FACTORS

There were plenty of good paying jobs available so America was believed to be the "Land of opportunity"

Many had their passage paid for them to go to America, either for cheap labour or to move closer to friends and family.

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Mostly "Pull", at least from the late 19th century. People migrated when times were good.

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