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During 1700 to 1900, the long distance migration pattern was continuous in eastern regions as well as a resemblance in migrants motives for migration. (Africa and Europe) All the motives for migration were usually for a better life, financially. On the other hand, there were also changes such as a variety and amount of people due to cultural diffusion from migration in America, because everyone mostly migrated to America. Long distance migration pattern were continuous, as well as a resemblance in migrants motives for migration. Most causes for people migrating jeopardized the person's wealth. So this meant migrants migrated to get a better life, most times financially. A couple examples of causes for migrations had to do with Africa,

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