What are some push factors leading to increased immigration today?

Some push factors leading to immigration include:

- natural disasters

(natural disasters may lead to a shortage of food or other living necessities)

examples- droughts, hurricane

- wars or conflicts

(wars or conflicts can result in extreme violence such as bombing)

examples- civil war, world war 2

- lack of job opportunities

(lack of job opportunities may cause an increase in unemployment rate and lead to unemployed citizens being unable to support their families)

norsemen from northern countries had made earlier journeys

peace keepers

idealism to be spread

riches kept