Discuss the causes of internal migration in two countries in the Americas.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the causes of internal migration in two countries in the Americas. Throughout this period, internal migration in many countries of the region followed one pattern: from rural areas to the cities. Candidates may refer to the changes introduced in rural areas like the use of machinery or the replacement of agriculture for livestock activities, that caused many workers to leave rural areas for cities. The factories placed in the cities demanded labour and offered many job positions. This, together with the perspective of gaining access to education, health assistance, trade, etc., also pushed many migrants to move to the cities. Other relevant factors may be addressed, for example, the consequences of the wars of independence that destroyed the countryside in many states and forced its inhabitants to move to the cities. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the causes of internal migration in two countries in the Americas.