Why wasn’t there a surge in African economic migrants during the second half of the 20th century to Europe as there is today?
Conditions did not seem so bad at home. Perhaps laws actually changed which enabled them to feel safe once they got to a destination. Cell phones with texting has change a lot of things in the last decade.
The Short Answer
Conditions did not seem so bad at home. Perhaps laws actually changed which enabled them to feel safe once they got to a destination. Cell phones with texting has change a lot of things in the last decade. Suddenly refugee migrants who not long ago had the most problem communicating with anyone anywhere can text back and forth along the route to acquaintances from their homeland to the final destination. News of a border being closed would be sent instantly now, across borders, all along the route. The second half of the twentieth century does not seem so far away, it isn't, but our means of communication have changed radically.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Seem, changed, destination
This explanation focuses on seem, changed, destination and spans 110 words across 6 sentences. At 53% above the average History explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Conditions did not seem so bad at home.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 6 connected points.
How This Compares in History
Ranked #97 of 500 History questions by answer depth (top 20%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
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Is there a simple explanation for why why wasn't there a surge in african economic migrants during the second half of the 20th century to europe as there is today?
Conditions did not seem so bad at home. Perhaps laws actually changed which enabled them to feel safe once they got to a destination. Cell phones with texting has change a lot of things in the last decade. Suddenly refugee migrants who not long ago…
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 110 words, ranked #97 of 500 History questions by depth. The key concepts covered are seem, changed, destination.
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The explanation uses contrasting perspectives across 110 words. It is categorized under History and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.