Great Migration and Its Impact

The video discusses the Great Migration, a mass movement of African Americans from the South to northern, midwestern, and western cities in the U.S. from 1910 to 1970. Triggered by economic hardships, racial discrimination, and opportunities in industrial cities, this migration reshaped the social and cultural landscape of America. It led to significant population increases in cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit, and sparked cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance. However, it also resulted in racial tensions and riots. By 1970, six million African Americans had migrated, leaving a lasting impact on American society.

What were some of the challenges faced by African-Americans in the South after the Civil War?

• Increased job opportunities

• Black Codes and Jim Crow laws

• Supportive local governments

• Abundant agricultural yields

How did World War I affect immigration to the United States?

• It increased European immigration

• It decreased Asian immigration

• It halted European immigration

• It had no effect on immigration

What was a significant factor that led to the Great Migration?

• The end of World War II

• The rise of the Ku Klux Klan

• Advertisements for job opportunities in the North

• The abolition of slavery

Which city experienced a 611% increase in its African-American population during the Great Migration?

• Detroit

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

• New York City

What was a common mode of transportation for African-Americans moving North during the Great Migration?

• Airplanes

• Trains

• Bicycles

• Submarines

What event marked a peak in racial tensions following World War I?

• The end of the Great Migration

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

• The Harlem Renaissance

How long did the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 last?

• 13 days

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 3 days

What was one of the cultural movements that emerged as a result of the Great Migration?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Green Revolution

• The American Revolution

By the end of the Great Migration, how many African-Americans had moved out of the South?

• One million

• Three million

• Six million

• Ten million

What was a significant outcome of the Great Migration in terms of social change?

• The decline of urban areas

• The rise of black political activism

• The end of racial segregation

• The start of the American Civil War