During the Great Migration, some African Americans chose to move North and to the Midwest for several reasons. Which of the following was most likely NOT a reason that they would have migrated?

They wanted to move to a place with a better climate.

The desire to escape Jim Crow Laws.

The cotton crop failed and many lost their jobs.

Why did African Americans move North after reconstruction?

In the North, segregation was not a law like it was in the South

They had better opportunities in the South

They were not allowed to move North

Which of the following is not a result of the Great Migration?

Many African Americans found northern blacks very welcoming and began to work together in a “Back to Africa” movement.

Many African Americans arriving in the North found prejudice in trying to rent apartments from whites. Since arrivals wanted to live close, large black neighborhoods grew in northern cities.

Many African Americans took factory jobs in cities like Chicago, Detroit, New York, and Philadelphia. New arrivals found only low-paying jobs available.

Many northern white workers felt threatened by the arrival of so many African Americans that racial tensions grew and race riots broke out in several cities.

Why did the dark shaded states in the northern United States see the greatest increase in population?

decrease in violence and discrimination

increase in government assistance

The start of World War I opened up new economic opportunities for black workers. Before the war northern industrialists primarily relied upon the labor of nativeborn whites and European immigrants. Prejudice against black workers and limited demand for their labor made it difficult for AfroAmericans to find work. The fighting in Europe . . . changed things. —Field to Factory: AfroAmerican Migration, 19151940, Spencer R. Crew, 1987 Based on the excerpt, which change MOST enabled African Americans to benefit from the effects of the war?

an increase in migration away from the South

a decrease in the number of civil rights cases

an increase in the membership of labor unions

a decrease in skilled European workers

Which statement BEST explains one factor that started the Great Migration?

the demand for workers in factories during World War I

the increased number of immigrants moving to urban areas

the need for workers during the Great Depression

the increased supply of skilled laborers due to industrialization

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During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

to find more food

because they didn't like growing cotton

to find better jobs

to get bigger homes

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The southerners moved to cities in what part of the country?

The west

The deep south

Canada

The north

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Many of the people who moved away from the south were...

old

white

black

Asian

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It was hard for black people to find jobs in the south because of __________, which made segregation legal.

Jim Crow laws

Slave laws

Segregational Act of 1900

Civil Rights

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What time period did the Great Migration take place during?

1810 - 1830

1950 - 1990

1910 - 1930

1990 - 2010

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When did most of the Great Migration take place?

during and after the Civil War

during and after the Revolutionary War

During and after WWI

During and after WWII

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What area of New York did many African Americans move to? It became known for artistic, poetic, intellectual and musical creativity.

The Bronx

Harlem

Staten Island

Queens

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The Great Migration

During The Great Migration, many southerners moved to big cities for what reason?

The southerners moved to cities in what part of the country?

Many of the people who moved away from the south were...

It was hard for black people to find jobs in the south because of __________, which made segregation legal.

What time period did the Great Migration take place during?

When did most of the Great Migration take place?

What area of New York did many African Americans move to? It became known for artistic, poetic, intellectual and musical creativity.

Which of the following best describes a reason that African Americans would have moved from the South to the North and Midwest between 1910 and 1930?

During the Great Migration, some African Americans chose to move North and to the Midwest for several reasons. Which of the following was most likely NOT a reason that they would have migrated?

Why did African Americans move North after reconstruction?

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