The Great Migration: Push And Pull Factors Shaping African American Movement

The video discusses the Great Migration, a mass movement of African Americans from the South to the North and West between 1910 and 1970. It explores push factors like discrimination and violence in the South and pull factors such as better job opportunities in the North. The video also highlights the migration routes, transportation methods, and the role of artist Jacob Lawrence in depicting this historical event.

What is a push factor in the context of migration?

• A reason to invest in a place

• A reason to visit a place

• A reason to leave a place

• A reason to stay in a place

During which years did the Great Migration primarily occur?

• 1900 to 1950

• 1930 to 1990

• 1910 to 1970

• 1920 to 1980

What was the primary mode of transportation for African Americans moving North during the Great Migration?

• Boats

• Trains

• Bicycles

• Airplanes

Which of the following was a push factor for African Americans leaving the South?

• Abundant job opportunities

• High wages

• Peaceful living conditions

• Discrimination and violence

What event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, exemplified the violence faced by African Americans in the South?

• The Tulsa Flood

• The Tulsa Earthquake

• The Tulsa Fire

• The Tulsa Riot

Which industry in the North offered better employment opportunities for African Americans during the Great Migration?

• Fishing

• Automobile

• Textile

• Agriculture

Who was the artist known for depicting the Great Migration through paintings?

• Jacob Lawrence

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

What did Jacob Lawrence's paintings often depict about the Great Migration?

• The beauty of the Southern landscape

• The wealth of African Americans

• The architecture of Northern cities

• The challenges and experiences of migrating families

What was a common pull factor for African Americans moving to the North?

• Proximity to family

• Familiar cultural environment

• Better educational opportunities

• Warmer climate

Despite moving North, what did African Americans still face?

• Continued discrimination

• No job opportunities

• Lack of housing

• Complete equality