The Great Migration

In which decades did a large number of African Americans move from the South to other parts of the country?

• 1910s and 20s

• 1930s and 40s

• 1950s and 60s

• 1970s and 80s

What percentage of the African American population lived in the South in 1900?

• 80%

• 65%

• 75%

• 90%

Which states did many African Americans move to during the Great Migration?

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi

• California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah

• Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York

What were some reasons for African Americans moving during the Great Migration?

• Religious freedom, political asylum, tourism

• Technological advancements, space exploration, scientific research

• Climate change, agricultural opportunities, gold rush

• Jobs, education, escape racism

By how much did the African American population of Detroit increase from 1910 to 1930?

• From 8,000 to 100,000

• From 10,000 to 50,000

• From 6,000 to 120,000

• From 5,000 to 75,000

What was the estimated number of African Americans living outside of the South by the time the 20th Century progressed?

• Around 8 million

• More than 10 million

• Nearly 12 million

• About 5 million

What was one of the largest and fastest movements of people within a nation, not caused by immediate threat or danger?

• The Trail of Tears

• The Dust Bowl migration

• The Great Migration

• The Gold Rush

Which city became a center for African American culture and the Harlem Renaissance?

• Detroit

• Chicago

• Philadelphia

• New York City

What was a negative impact of the Great Migration in Northern cities?

• Technological unemployment

• Natural disasters

• Economic depression

• Racism and segregation

How did the demographics of the South change as a result of the Great Migration?

• Significant increase in agricultural production

• Population became predominantly European immigrants

• Increased industrialization

• African American population percentages decreased