Effects of Migration (1750-1900)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the effects of migration on societies between 1750 and 1900.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often resulting in demographic changes.

Ethnic Enclaves

Clusters or neighborhoods of people from the same foreign country that form in major cities.

Remittances

Funds sent back home by migrants from their earnings in foreign locations.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who worked for a specific period in exchange for passage to a new country, often providing labor.

Chinese Exclusion Act

U.S. law passed in 1882 that banned further Chinese immigration.

Kangani System

A labor recruitment system where families were recruited to work on plantations, offering more autonomy.

Anti-immigrant Nativists

Individuals or groups opposed to immigration, often due to fears about cultural changes or economic competition.

Caste System

A hierarchical structure that divided individuals based on social status, particularly in India.

Cultural Integration

The process by which migrant communities adapt and blend their unique traditions into the existing culture of the host society.

Labor Unions

Organized associations of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

White Australia Policy

A set of historical policies that aimed to limit non-British immigration and preserve a 'white' population.