The Great Migration: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the Great Migration, a significant movement of Black Americans from the South to the North and West in the 20th century. It discusses the economic and social factors that pushed them away, such as sharecropping and Jim Crow laws, and the opportunities that pulled them northward. Despite challenges, the migration led to cultural flourishing in urban centers. The video emphasizes the resilience and agency of Black Americans in shaping their destinies.

What was one of the main reasons Black Americans moved during the Great Migration?

• To join family members

• To escape the threat of violence

• To explore new cultures

• To find better weather

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

• 1940 to 1970

• 1910 to 1940

• 1950 to 1980

• 1890 to 1920

What was the sharecropping system?

• A government program for farmers

• A system that often trapped workers in debt

• A system where workers were paid in crops

• A fair trade agreement

Which industries in the North offered better economic opportunities for Black Americans?

• Technology and finance

• Textile and garment

• Auto, meatpacking, and steel

• Agriculture and fishing

What role did Jim Crow laws play in the Great Migration?

• They segregated and oppressed Black communities

• They provided equal opportunities for all

• They were abolished before the migration

• They encouraged Black Americans to stay in the South

How did Southern whites react to the Great Migration?

• They supported the migration

• They tried to stop Black Americans from leaving

• They offered financial incentives to leave

• They ignored the migration

What challenges did Black Americans face in the North?

• Immediate wealth and prosperity

• No challenges at all

• Complete acceptance and integration

• Widespread poverty and continued racism

What cultural impact did the Great Migration have?

• It only affected rural areas

• It created vibrant Black urban spaces and culture

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the decline of Black culture

How did Black Americans demonstrate resilience during the Great Migration?

• By giving up their cultural identity

• By avoiding any form of activism

• By establishing new communities and societies

• By returning to the South

What does Isabel Wilkerson suggest about the Great Migration?

• It was a failure

• It was unnecessary

• It was a demonstration of courage and will

• It was a simple relocation