Migration waves in Spain between 1945-1955
Historical background and reasons for emigrating from their home country
During 1945 and 1955 lots of Spanish people emigrated to Argentina because of the situation Spain had in that period. Places where they most went were Argentina, France and Mexico. But they also moved to Chile, Colombia, Cuba, The Dominican Republic, The Soviet Union, The United States and The United Kingdom. They mostly went to France because it was the closest place, for example Catalan people were the ones that had it closer. Between the 15th and the 19th centuries, Argentina was one of the colonies of the Spanish Empire; so when there was a bad condition in Spain a lot of people went there because they spoke the same language and they had more or less the same culture.
Map that shows where Spanish people went between 1945 and 1955
The Second World War was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. At the end of the war, their homes were destroyed, so that a lot of people emigrated from their country to another place looking for a better place to live with better conditions. It involved most countries of the world including all the great powers eventually forming two opposed military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. Throughout the conflict the Spanish position was officially neutral and non-active during the belligerence. However, on both sides, there was participation of Spanish soldiers. Some facts that made people went out from Spain were mostly related to the crisis situation caused by the civil war: misery, poverty, hunger, rationing, lack of work, etc.
World War II - American troops approaching Omaha Beach, during the Invasion of Normandy on the 6th of June of 1944
https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Seconde-guerre-mondiale-debarquement-LCVP-6juin1944.jpg
The Spanish Civil War had taken place jus previously the beginning of the Second World Word, from 1936 to 1939. It was a fight between the Republicans (who were loyal to democracy, with a left tendency and in alliance with the Anarchist) against the conservative group (a large aristocratic group, falangist and nationalist) led by General Francisco Franco. After this war a lot of people also had to emigrate because of political reasons and beliefs.
Civil War in Spain - Republican Soldiers. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Reemplazo_republicano.jpg
(Effects of this immigration waves and reasons for immigrating into Spain)
Effects of the immigration:
1- The work force is cheaper.
2- If an immigrant come in a country where they have a different cultur, the immigrant put their culture in this country, so there are different types of cultures.
3- In some cities, young people make jobs that older people made when they where younger, so, in a demographic level, vacancy are covered.
4- When immigrants come in a country, there are more people that buy something to eat, so there is a increase of consumption (turism).
5- In Spain, there has been a population growth because many immigrants have come.
This points are good effects that cause when immigrant comes, but the but effects when immigrant comes in an other country are:
1- There is an illegal increase of prostitution, drug business, delinquency..
2- There are more households, but with a less level that the country planned.
3- There is a tax evasion and is more difficult to find a job, because if two people want to get a job and they have the same ability, but one is an immigrant person and the other not, a boss of a company will prefer the immigrant, because this person is trying to find a job, and he/she don't care if the boss don't pay correctly, because the immigrant only want to earn money. So, the people of this country will find difficult to get a job.
4- This point is related to point number three, because of this people can't get a job, there are more people in poverty.
5- Exploitation of undocumented workers.
Reasons for immigration into Spain
1. Peaceful country
Spain we can say that is a country of peace, there is delinquency like in all the countries, but in Spain not specially a bad country to live.
2. The Weather
The weather is perfect almost all year round, with about 320 days of sunshine and not much rain at all, even winter is warm in Spain.
3. Health Benefits
Spain has been recommended by the World Health Organisation where healthcare is concerned. The treatment in Spain is quick and of the highest quality. A number of hospitals have been recognised as better than those in the UK.
4. The Improved Standard of Living
Spain has a relatively low crime rate and a very low cost of living compared too many other countries around the world.
5.The Cost Of Living
It is more than possible for you to own your own property in this fabulous place..
6.Buying Safely in Spain
There are a number of property agents in Spain that are backed by the Government and are 100% legal, who will be there to assist you with all your purchasing of property questions etc.
7.The Quality of Life
Many people choose Spain as their home away from home because of the relaxing atmosphere, cheap living, investment opportunities and really great weather. Day to day living is much easier than that of other locations around the world
Timeline (between all of us: María A., Abril R.T, Abril R. G., Ester B., Jose P., Adrian S., Xavier T. and Pol P.)
