Unit 5: Mexico to USA Migration Stream Flashcards
What are the primary causes of migration from Mexico to the USA?
Income gap, high unemployment in Mexico, population growth, and better quality of life in the USA.
What type of migration describes the movement from Mexico to the USA?
Labor migration.
How has unemployment in Mexico contributed to migration to the USA?
High unemployment and underemployment in Mexico push workers to seek opportunities in the USA.
What is the approximate percentage of legal immigrants in the USA who are from Mexico?
About 30%.
What are the main pull factors encouraging Mexican migration to the USA?
Higher wages, better living conditions, job opportunities, and demand for labor.
What was the “bracero” program, and how did it influence Mexican migration?
A guest worker program from 1917-1921 and 1942-1964, allowing Mexican laborers to work in the USA temporarily.
How many people migrate annually from Mexico to the USA, and what is the nature of most migrations?
About 500,000 people migrate annually, with most being unauthorized.
What economic sector in Mexico developed to encourage employment and reduce migration?
Maquiladoras (factories in the border region).
What are some impacts of Mexican migration on the USA’s economy?
Provision of low-wage labor, filling agricultural and service jobs, and pressure on public services.
What was the impact of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 on Mexican migration?
Legalized 2.7 million unauthorized migrants but did not stop further unauthorized migration.
What regions of the USA have the highest concentration of Mexican migrants?
Southwestern states like California, Texas, and Arizona.
What is the demographic trend among Mexican migrants to the USA since the 1980s?
Young male adults are the majority of migrants.
What are the impacts of Mexican migration on housing and public services in Mexico?
Reduced pressure due to lower population in high-unemployment areas.
How does migration to the USA impact Mexico’s GDP?
Remittances account for 2% of Mexico’s GDP, totaling $22 billion in 2013.
How has migration affected family structures and communities in Mexico?
Changes in population structure, psychological impacts on families, and loss of skilled workers.
