Reasons for Migration
What is one reason people move to a new place?
To find a better life.
What is a harbor?
A safe place near land where ships tie up.
What is one way people travel today?
By car.
What can show us where people moved?
maps
What is a reason someone might move for safety?
To escape danger or war.
Name a city that has a famous harbor.
New York
What is another name for a big vehicle that carries many people?
Bus
What is one way we know why people moved?
Oral stories or oral histories, talking to ancestors
What is a job-related reason for moving?
To find a new job.
What can people get from living near a harbor?
They can get things they need easily.
What type of transportation do people use for long distances over water?
Ships
How can we see how people traveled in the past?
old photographs
What does it mean to be forced to move?
When people have to leave their homes because of problems.
Why is it good for ships to dock at a harbor?
It keeps ships safe from waves.
What did people use long ago to move goods or people?
wagons
What kind of artifacts can show that people moved?
old train or boat tickets, letters, photographs