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Pale of Settlement
Th Pale of Settlement Strictly defines where Jews are permitted to live, work, and travel. Zone set away from borders. Push factor, as Jews left for better opportunities. -
First Anti-Semitic riot
Anti-semitic riot, exact date unknown. Push factor, as Jews left, not wanting to be pushed against. -
Nicholas 1 Comes to Power
Nicholas 1, a notable tyrant, comes to power. Push factor, as people fled from the tyrant for better lives. Exact date not found. -
1848 Cholera Outbreak
Cholera reigns during most of this year, killing 3 million. Push factor, because people tried to escape the terrible conditions and destructive plagues. -
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Gold Rush
Immigrants come for a chance to find gold! Pull factor, as people like wealth and there was lots more to go round now. -
Serfs freed.
The peasants and serfs are set free and permitted to travel. Decrease factor, as more freedom means a reason to stay. Exact date not found. -
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Civil war
No one wanted to go to a war zone, or possibly get trapped in the middle! Strong anti factor! -
Immigration Limit set
The Supreme Court in America rules that we must monitor and restrict immigration more. Anti factor. Exact date not found. AGAIN. -
Alexander II Dead
The tyrannical ruler killed by a bomb that blew up his legs. What happened was, he got a bomb threat and got off his train, then a rebel threw a bomb at him. Slight push factor. -
Bolshevik Revolution
Bolshevik Revolution. Push factor, people running from conflict. -
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WW II
The great World War II, in which America and Russia were allies. Slight push/pull factor, due to increased cohesion in the face of war, travel may have been easier.
