Migration within North America
Definition
This refers to the movement or relocation of people within North America for various reasons such as economic opportunities, political freedom, religious tolerance, etc.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing musical chairs. When the music stops (or conditions change), you have to find a new chair (or place) that's better suited for you. That's what migration is like - moving around in search for better opportunities or conditions.
Related terms
Great Migration: The mass movement of African Americans from rural South to urban North during 20th century seeking better job opportunities and escaping racial segregation.
Trail Of Tears: Forced removal and migration route taken by Native American tribes due to Indian Removal Act passed in 1830s.
Manifest Destiny: A belief prevalent in 19th century that US was destined & divinely ordained to expand across North American continent.
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