Question bank: Migration

During the 19th century, a large number of Europeans seeking better living conditions and fleeing adverse political and economic situations started a migratory movement towards various parts of the world, including the American continent. Their arrival not only transformed their new communities but also had a significant impact on the regions they left behind. Considering this context, explain how the European migratory movement of the 19th century influenced the societies of origin and destination, and discuss the motivations that led these individuals to choose to migrate to another continent.

During the 19th century, a large number of European immigrants arrived in Brazil in search of new opportunities. Many of them came from Germany and settled in southern regions of the country, such as Rio Grande do Sul. This migratory movement had significant impacts on both the culture and economy of the arrival regions as well as those of departure. Considering the motivations for migration and the effects observed in the areas of departure and destination, how could the arrival of German immigrants have contributed to the formation of new communities and social practices in 19th century Brazil?

Many times, families decide to move from one city to another or even from one country to another. When this happens with many families at the same time, we call this movement migration. People may decide to move for various reasons, such as seeking new job opportunities, escaping problems like wars or natural disasters, or simply to live close to relatives. When they arrive in a new place, they bring their cultures, traditions, and customs with them, and also learn new things and help build a different place. Think about a family that migrated to your city or region. Why do you think they decided to move? How could the arrival of this family have changed your city or region? What was the most interesting thing that this family brought from their culture and that you learned from them?

During the colonization of Brazil, many Portuguese migrated to the Brazilian lands in search of economic opportunities and better living conditions. This population movement had significant impacts on both Portuguese society and economy, which suffered from a lack of human resources, and on the cultural and social formation of Brazil. Considering the migration context, analyze the impact of the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil and how this migration was motivated by the conditions found in Portugal in the 16th century.

Imagine that you are a bird that flies from one city to another in each season of the year. Write a short paragraph describing why you migrate (move) and how this migration affects the cities you leave and the cities you go to. Remember to think about the reasons for your journey and what happens in the places when you arrive and when you leave.