The Great Migration

Front

By 1910 where did the majority of African-Americans live?

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The South

Front

What two (2) things were African-Americans looking for when they did move?

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More Opportunities and a Better Life

Front

Between 1916-1970, which city saw the highest African-American population growth for the car industry and Henry Ford? Options: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Milwaukee

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Detroit

Front

What year did America finally see a decrease in Immigration?

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1914

Front

The beginning of Immigration Laws in America caused a shortage in what?

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All of the above

Front

Which of the following was NOT an area where African-Americans were able to get jobs in the North: Steel Industry, Automotive Factories, Meatpacking Plants?

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Sharecropping

Front

Which of the following cities was not in the need for workers? Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, St. Louis

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Seattle

Front

Who did business owners send out to find workers in the South?

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Recruiters

Front

About how much more money was an African-American worker going to make in a factory compared to the farms of the South? Options: 2 times, 3 times, 4 times, 5 times

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3 times

Front

Once someone reached the North they would send back messages about what they had seen. These was a pull effect for a lot of migrants. It’s known as.....

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Word of Mouth