migration unit

       Today in class we started talking about migration and migrants. The main topics for this unit are... Where are migrants distributed?, Where do people migrate within a country?, Why do people migrate?, and Why do migrants face obstacles? Migration is a permanent move to a new location. Migration can be divided into two categories, International Migration, and Internal Migration. Ravenstein's "Law's" for the distance that migrates typically move. International Migration is a permanent move in different countries, voluntary or forced. Internal Migration is a permanent move staying but staying in the same nation, interregional or intraregional. Mobility is the most generalized term that refers to movement. Short term, repetitive acts of mobility is circulation. Approximately 9% are international migrants. The global pattern reflects migration tendencies from developing countries to developed countries. The United States has more foreign-born residents than any other countries. The growth is 1 million annually. Three eras of immigration in the U.S. Colonial settlement in the 17th and 18th century. Mass European immigration in the late 19th century and 20th century. Asian and Latin American interrogation in the late 20th century and early 21st century.