The Great Migration Video and The Warmth of Other Suns

What was one of the main reasons for the Great Migration?

• To find better jobs and economic mobility

• To escape violence in the North

• To establish Black urban spaces and culture

• To reunite with family members in the North

When did the Great Migration take place?

• Early to mid-twentieth century

• Late nineteenth century

• Early twenty-first century

• Late twentieth century

What percentage of Black Americans lived in the South in 1910?

• 90%

• 77%

• 52%

• 10%

What system did many Black Americans experience after slavery?

• Sharecropping

• Indentured servitude

• Apprenticeship

• Factory work

What were some of the industries that attracted Black migrants to the North?

• Auto industry, meatpacking industry, and steel & iron industry

• Agriculture industry, textile industry, and mining industry

• Technology industry, entertainment industry, and healthcare industry

• Construction industry, banking industry, and tourism industry

What were some of the ways Black communities were oppressed in the South?

• Segregation, limited access to resources, and voter suppression

• Integration, equal access to resources, and voting rights

• Equal treatment, access to quality education, and political representation

• Racial harmony, economic opportunities, and social equality

What did newspapers like the Chicago Defender do during the Great Migration?

• Encouraged Black Americans to move to the North

• Discouraged Black Americans from leaving the South

• Promoted racial segregation and discrimination

• Spread false information about job opportunities in the North

What did white southerners do to prevent Black people from leaving the South?

• Blocked trains and buses, intimidated and beat migrants

• Provided financial incentives to encourage migration

• Supported and assisted migrants in their journey

• Advocated for equal rights and opportunities for Black Americans

What did the Great Migration contribute to in the North and the West?

• Creation of Black urban spaces and culture

• Increase in racial tensions and violence

• Decline in economic opportunities for white Americans

• Segregation and discrimination against Black migrants

How did Black Americans shape their own destinies during the Great Migration?

• By leaving the South and seeking economic opportunities

• By demanding equal rights and social justice

• By assimilating into white American culture

• By isolating themselves from white communities