The Great Migration: A Journey of Six Million Souls

The Great Migration, as described by Isabel Wilkerson, was a significant yet underrepresented event in the 20th century, involving six million black Southerners relocating over six decades. This movement surpassed other historical migrations in scale and had a profound impact on American society. It was a leaderless movement, with entire communities, including churches, relocating to northern cities, reshaping the lives of future generations.

Who is the author of the work on the Great Migration mentioned in the video?

• Isabel Wilkerson

• Maya Angelou

• Toni Morrison

• James Baldwin

How many black Southerners left the South during the Great Migration?

• One million

• Three million

• Six million

• Ten million

Which historical migration did the Great Migration surpass in scale?

• The Pilgrims' journey to America

• The Industrial Revolution

• The California gold rush

• The Irish Potato Famine

What was a common topic of discussion among black families during the Great Migration?

• The outcome of the Civil War

• The latest fashion trends

• The best crops to plant

• Whether to stay in the South or move North

By the end of the Great Migration, how many Americans were unaffected by it?

• All

• None

• Many

• Few

What characterized the Great Migration as a movement?

• It was led by prominent leaders

• It was a government initiative

• It was a military operation

• It was a leaderless movement

What happened to some churches during the Great Migration?

• They closed down

• They became schools

• They were converted into museums

• They were reconstituted in northern cities