Algerians to France

Definition

This refers to the migration of Algerians to France, primarily during the mid-20th century. This was largely due to economic opportunities and political instability in Algeria, a former French colony.

Analogy

Think of this like a bird migrating south for the winter. The bird leaves its home because conditions have become unfavorable (like political instability in Algeria) and moves somewhere with better conditions (like economic opportunities in France).

Related terms

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Decolonization: The action of changing from colonial to independent status.

Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.