The Great Migration - Flashcards

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Great Migration

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Movement of African Americans from Southern US to Northern cities (1916-1919)

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Jim Crow Laws

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Laws enforcing racial segregation in Southern US after Civil War

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Segregation

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Enforced separation of different racial groups

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Urbanization

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Process of making an area more urban

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Cultural Transformation

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Significant change in cultural practices and expressions

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Economic Impact

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Effect of an event, policy, or market change on the economy

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Discrimination

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Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or other characteristics

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Racism

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Prejudice or discrimination against someone of a different race

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Economic Competition

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Rivalry between businesses or workers for economic gain