Illustration of a world map with labels for Cuba, England, Germany, and Vietnam
Photograph of people on a makeshift raft

Cubans, 1960s

Many Cubans left their island country in the 1960s. They left because their government did not allow them to pick their leaders.

Photograph of Vietnamese people in a boat

Vietnamese, 1970s

Many people from Vietnam left to escape war. People there were also not free to speak out or to choose their work.

Before You Move On

  • 1. Recall and Interpret Why is it hard for most people to move to a new country?

  • 2. Categorize What are four reasons that people might leave their home countries?