You most likely are in a presidential election. I am pretty sure of this because I believe only the presidential races have official 'nominations' of their Democratic and Republican candidates. Hope that helps!
Prior to the 20th century, the largest intercontinental migration of people in history was Atlantic slave trade. It <span>was the biggest deportation in history and a determining factor in the world economy of the 18th century. Millions of Africans were torn from their homes, deported to the American continent and sold as </span>slaves<span>. </span>
Superior manpower, industry, access to trade, finances, leadership, and more.
Many modern day activities follow the Groundhog Day style of activities but historically has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas
Well one push factor would be they wanted to escape religious and political prosecution. Another is the Potato Famine. This was when their potatoes were contaminated and many died from starvation and disease.
I hope this helps somehow ;)