Geography 7 chapter 8

the movement of people into one country from another

the American South & Southwest.
Fast - growing - growing manufacturing, service & tourism industries

the movement of people from rural areas to cities.

includes a city of 50,000 or more plus outlying community's

communities surrounding a city

when a metropolis continues to grow in population, people & development spread

a chain of closely linked metropolitan areas e.g. Boswash

an informal network of safe houses that helped runaway slaves escape to the North

cultivating land to catch & hold water ( on the great planes )

speaking 2 languages

the percentage of people who can read and write.

Blends African rhythms with European harmony

colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain, Many of whom relocated to Canada after the Revolution.

How did immigration lead to migration and population distribution in the U.S.?

Where did immigrants from Asia first settle?

What happened as more immigrants came?

What helped make the movement west easier and increased the numbers?

When was the most migration to the west?

What areas were most attractive for people to settle?