World Migrations World Migrations Since 1500 Europeans Africans South Asians Chinese European Jews Americans and Canadians Russians Mexicans and Central Americans Carbbeans (Cubans, Haitann, Pueno Ricans) Southeast Asians The desire to move to more favorable climates. Seeking freedom to practice religion openly or speak freely. Population growth in the home country which creates competition for resources like land, jobs, and housing. Forced migrations caused by civil unrest and climate change. Government policy which encourages migration as a way to manage dependency ratios.

World Migrations World Migrations Since 1500 Europeans Africans South Asians Chinese European Jews Americans and Canadians Russians Mexicans and Central Americans Carbbeans (Cubans, Haitann, Pueno Ricans) Southeast Asians The desire to move to more favorable climates. Seeking freedom to practice religion openly or speak freely. Population growth in the home country which creates competition for resources like land, jobs, and housing. Forced migrations caused by civil unrest and climate change. Government policy which encourages migration as a way to manage dependency ratios.