Book 2, Question 117
Why Do People Move to New Places?
Have you ever met someone who moved to a new town? Families move for lots of different reasons. People follow their needs and hopes.
From the book
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More fun facts
- Moving from one place to another to live is called migration.
- People can migrate within their own country or to a different country, for a short time or for good.
- People move for many reasons, like a better education, better jobs or even better weather.
- During the Industrial Revolution, many people in the UK moved from the countryside to cities like Manchester to find work.
- From the late 1800s, Italians who moved to Wales opened cafes, ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops.
- After the Second World War, people from the Caribbean came to Britain because there was a shortage of workers. Many women worked as nurses.
Questions kids ask
What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?
A migrant chooses to move. A refugee is forced to leave home because of danger and usually has to leave most belongings behind.