Migration and Settlement

Grade 5 Social Studies Worksheet

Read each reason. Circle whether it is a push or a pull.

1. 1.

   There was no school nearby for the children.

   • push
   • pull
2. 2.

   The land was too poor to grow food.

   • push
   • pull
3. 3.

   Rents rose and families could not pay.

   • push
   • pull
4. 4.

   Schools were open to all children.

   • push
   • pull
5. 5.

   People were treated unfairly because of their religion.

   • push
   • pull
6. 6.

   The city had hospitals and shops.

   • push
   • pull
7. 7.

   Crops failed for several years.

   • push
   • pull
8. 8.

   Wages were very low.

   • push
   • pull
9. 9.

   Winters were too harsh to farm.

   • push
   • pull
10. 10.

    The weather was milder.

    • push
    • pull