The Great Migration Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Great Migration, a significant movement of 6 million African-Americans from the Southern to Northern United States in the 20th century. It discusses the causes, such as economic opportunities and escaping Jim Crow laws, and the effects, including cultural and political changes like the Harlem Renaissance. The video also highlights the challenges faced, such as discrimination and poverty, and the racial tensions that arose, including race riots and fears of Bolshevism. The Great Migration had profound impacts on American society, politics, and culture.

In what ways did the Great Migration change the political landscape for African-Americans?

How did the Harlem Renaissance relate to the Great Migration?

What were some of the negative consequences of the Great Migration?

Explain the significance of the race riots that occurred after World War I.