Historically, people choose to move and
settle in a new location based on various factors. Some are "pushed" out of their
former home while others are "pulled" toward a new territory. Often, people's reasons
are a combination of push and pull.
Some common "push factors are
natural disasters, war, or lack of resources in the current location. People may choose to move
in order to escape one of these difficulties. Sometimes there is simply no choiceif your life is
in danger, you cannot stay put, no matter how much you might wish to. An advantage, therefore,
would be escaping the dangerous situation. A disadvantage, in that case, would be that the
person might head into the unknown unprepared.
When people feel drawn to a
new location, these are called pull factors. Some common ones are improved access to resources
(such as land or work), or better opportunities for your family, such as access to education.
Advantages of settling a location like this would be more opportunities to live a better
lifethis was the main draw for early European immigrants to the United States, for example.
Disadvantages are the inevitable challenges that come with travel and settlement, such as the
expense of travel, adapting to a new culture, or encountering barriers that were previously
unknown.
As you answer this question, consider which factors might pull a
person toward the new location you choose. And, along with that, which reasons are pushing
them away from where they currently are. Then you can weigh the advantages and disadvantages of
each choice.
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