What if migration never existed?

Question

What do you think the world be like if migration wasnt possible and you could only stay in the country you were born in?

Would America still be the No1 superpower?,Would arab countrys still have massive infighting etc etc.

Ok lets say for instance that migration ceased to be possible in 1900.

No need for sarcastic answers plz.

Answer 1

Many of your respondents miss the point by wanting to go back too far in time. You did state 1900 which seems reasonable, because most of the world was already settled and consolidated into nation states where the various cultures, language, history and traditions of each country had developed. If you go too far back in time you enter a period where the world was very different, it was still being explored, there was much fighting over territory, many areas of the world were very backward, and, in general terms, the modern world was starting to evolve. Britain, had experienced many invasions/attempted invasions over its long history. However, by the 1900's it had consolidated into what we know as the modern Britain, there hadn't been any successful and significant invasions, let alone migrations or immigrations, since the Norman Conquest. By the year 1900 the country had been consolidated for centuries. It is ridiculous, therefore, as many people try to do, to compare and to use as a justification for current day immigration/migration, immigration from long ago in a totally different world. The size of the population alone is sufficient justification.

So, I think that you have posed an interesting question. If you wanted to preserve a culture and a tradition, isn't it sensible to keep it where it first developed and to continue to nurture it there. Wanting to move to another country, surely, is a sign that it isn't working, or at least, not for you?

Answer 2

Firstly Migration means a person moving from one part of a country to anther part but still in the same country.
If Immigration was stop in 1900 it would make most country's
in to one cultural society's except the us and also all the Jewish
people who escapt nazi gemany before world war 2 would have not bine able to.

Answer 3

The concept of migration is based on the concept of the nation-state. A nation-state is a country with borders and a governing power. The idea of the nation-state is only about 400 years old, starting with the Westphalia agreement.

Thus a good way to end 'migration' would be to rethink the concept of the nation-state. In practical terms, this is unlikely to happen in the near future. However, the advent of international terrorism and the proliferation of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) is causing academics to re-examine the state-centered worldview.

It should also be noted that migration is seen as a basic human right. The world we live in belongs to all who live in it. Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that:

(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.

(2) Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country.

In conclusion, I do not believe that an end to migration would end conflict and unstable nation-states. It was the colonial imposition of the concept of the nation-state onto much of the majority world that is one of the main causes of civil wars today.

There are no easy solutions to conflict. One of the best things we can do is examine the things we do ourselves that could be causing conflict or damaging the world in which we live.

Answer 4

If migration didn't exist, certain cultures would not have been discovered and nations would not have existed, Migration is a useful tool, thanks to immigrants, we have discovered so much about the world and other cultures that we didn't even know existed. Migration exists because of nessesity, animals mirgrate when the climate canges or they require a differnt food supply, humans migrate to populate nations and make a better life for themselves. if Migration neverexisted, we wouldn't have a world population of 6.2 billion people. If we stayed in the country we were born in, the human race could not survive, how wuld we trade with other nations, how would internatinal law become applicable, if we stayed in our own ations right from the word go, we would not know of languages, overseas cuisine or other religions. That is what would happen if migration never exised, we wouldn't know of a world outside our borders

Answer 5

If there was never any Migration, the world would not have been what it is today.
Even White People in Europe, including White Brits migrated. White people Originated from the eupharian race. This race started in northern India, the eupharians then moved into Europe which is why we have white people in Europe. To basically, everyone migrated. The world was one before. America would not have been a terrorist country, but a peaceful country under native rulings.

Answer 6

Mankind wouldn't exist.
Homo Sapiens would have been wiped out before it really started.

We were nomadic in palaeolithic and mesolithic times and needed to migrate to cope with changing seasons and climates. If our ancestors hadn't, we wouldn't be here now.


Edit; You edited yours so I'm editing mine.

Why have the year 1900 as an arbitrary cut off point? It was ok for your ancestors to migrate from wherever they came from but others can't now? Get real! Take away all the workers in engineering, petroleum, tobacco etc who hail from the western world and currently work in the developing nations. The developing nations will survive without them, developing more slowly perhaps but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Meanwhile the multi-nationals will be less profitable and pay out less in dividends to their (predominantly) affluent western investors. That'll be popular, won't it? I foresee a sliding economy, government crashes etc. You can't just upset the apple cart and expect the apples to remain in place. And that's just one argument, there are many more.

Answer 7

It is the general consensus that the human race evolved in Africa.If there was no migration we would all still be African.Please dont forget the American nation is very young Yes its a super power but so were many others before them.Regards Mick UK.

Answer 8

Britain is built on emigration "The Bastard State", it has always existed. Britain had an empire once. The name 'Iraq' has only existed since the 1920s , yet again from Britain's exploits. You simply cannot control the 'tribal' existance in the middle east , yet it has been tried and tried again. To 'impose' democracy in these states is like pouring oil into water , the two never mix. The 'Neo-cons' over the pond are totally wrong to 'impose' their form of fundamental Christainity. Is Britain their 52nd State and their military 'landing platform'?

Answer 9

It would be a very boring place. Most of the countries we know today would not exist. Not top mention the people. I wouldn't exist which would be sad. You wouldn't exist and I am sure that isn't a pleasant thought for you. George W Bush wouldn't exist which just goes to show there is an up side to everything.

Answer 10

Then I would be an American. America was very wealthy even then. The Arabs would still have massive infighting.