Immigration Stories Flashcards

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Review key vocabulary about immigration, push and pull factors, and how immigrants shape culture.

Flashcards

immigrant: A person who moves from one country to live permanently in another
immigration: The process of moving from one country to settle in another
emigrant: A person who leaves their home country to live somewhere else
push factor: A condition that causes someone to leave their home country, like war, poverty, or famine
pull factor: Something that attracts people to move to a new country, like jobs, freedom, or family
Ellis Island: An immigration processing station in New York Harbor that served millions from 1892 to 1954
diversity: The presence of many different cultures, backgrounds, and languages in one place
citizenship: Official membership in a country that comes with rights and responsibilities
culture: The shared traditions, language, food, music, and values of a group of people
heritage: The traditions, customs, and history passed down through generations
refugee: A person who is forced to leave their home country because of danger or persecution
opportunity: A chance or favorable situation that makes life better, often a pull factor for immigrants