The Great Migration

What time period does the Great Migration refer to?

• 1900 to 1950

• 1890 to 1940

• 1916 to 1970

• 1920 to 1980

How many Black Americans relocated during the Great Migration?

• About 5 million

• Approximately 4 million

• More than 6 million

• Over 7 million

What role did World War I play in the Great Migration?

• Created a demand for industrial laborers

• Increased European immigration

• Decreased job opportunities in agriculture

• Led to improved transportation infrastructure

Which newspaper was influential in promoting the Great Migration?

• The Chicago Defender

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

What was the impact of the Great Migration on urban Black culture?

• Isolated Black communities in rural areas

• Decreased the influence of Black culture in cities

• Led to the development of a new urban Black culture, art, science and politics

• Reduced US migration trends

What was the legal status of segregation in the North during the Great Migration?

• Fully legalized as in the South

• Not legalized, but racism, redlining, police brutality was a norm

• Only in certain states

• Non-existent

What was a major outcome of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919?

• Resulted in new laws favoring racial integration

• Minor disturbances with no significant impact

• Led to the end of racial violence in Chicago

• 38 people dead and 1,000 Black families homeless

How did the Great Migration influence the Harlem Renaissance?

• Decreased interest in Black arts and culture

• Had no impact on the Harlem Renaissance

• Provided themes of Black experience and urban life

• Focused solely on music and dance

What was the effect of the Great Migration on political activism among Black Americans?

• Increased activism and participation in public life

• Decreased political involvement

• Led to political isolation

• Focused only on economic gains

How did the GI Bill affect returning Black soldiers after World War II?

• Did not always provide equal benefits

• None of the above

• Offered extensive benefits to all soldiers

• Focused on educational opportunities for Black soldiers