Mexico to the USA migration - case study Flashcards
1
Q
how long is the boarder line between USA and Mexico?
A
2000km
2
Q
how many Mexicans migrate to the USA each year?
A
over 1,000,000
3
Q
why does illegal migration between Mexico and the USA cost so much money?
A
because the USA has to pay for border control and prisons
4
Q
What are the negative impacts of migration to the USA?
A
- costs the USA a lot of money
- migrant workers keep wages low for other Americans
- problems in cities due to cultural and racial issues
- money sent home is not being spent in the USA
5
Q
What are the positive impacts of migration to the USA?
A
- migrant workers benefit the US economy by working for low wages
- mexican culture has enriched the USA with food language and music
6
Q
how much money does the US spend every year defending its border?
A
3.7 billion dollars
7
Q
name some push factors of mexico?
A
- poor medical facilities
- low paid jobs
- poor education prospects
- life expectancy is 72 years
- high unemployment (40%)
8
Q
name some pull factors of the USA?
A
- good medical facilities
- well paid jobs
- good education prospects
- life expectancy 76 years
- higher employment
9
Q
what are some negative impacts on mexico?
A
- many men immigrate leaving it hard for women to marry
- not many people in the mexican countryside are economically active
- leaves behind the old and the young
- certain villages have lost up to two thirds of its inhabitants
10
Q
how many people cross the border each year?
A
350 million
