The Great Migration

The Great Migration saw 6 million African Americans move from the South to northern and western cities between 1910 and 1970. Driven by segregation and Jim Crow laws, they sought better opportunities in the North. The migration occurred in two phases, with significant demographic shifts as African Americans settled in urban areas, altering the U.S. population landscape.

What was a major push factor for African Americans to leave the South during the Great Migration?

• Lower taxes

• Warmer climate

• Jim Crow laws and segregation

• Better educational opportunities

Which of the following was a pull factor that attracted African Americans to northern cities?

• Access to segregated schools

• Opportunities in agriculture

• Manufacturing jobs with better pay

• Strict voting laws

During which years did the first phase of the Great Migration occur?

• 1900 to 1920

• 1950 to 1980

• 1940 to 1970

• 1910 to 1940

Which city was a common destination for African Americans migrating from Arkansas and Alabama?

• New York City, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Seattle, WA

By 1970, what percentage of the African American population lived in cities?

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

• 70%