Idlewild History and Significance

The video explores the impact of the Great Migration in the 1930s, highlighting the movement of Southern blacks to Northern cities. It introduces Idlewild, Michigan, a resort town developed for African Americans, offering activities like horseback riding, boating, and hiking. The town also hosts a beauty pageant, with Marie Weaver winning Miss Idlewild 1927. Idlewild provides a summer escape for black city dwellers to enjoy a simpler life.

What was a significant outcome of the Great Migration in the 1930s?

• The end of segregation

• The rise of a black middle class

• A decrease in urban population

• The development of new Southern cities

Why were African Americans unable to visit resorts like Pinehurst?

• They were banned due to segregation

• They lacked proper transportation

• They were located too far away

• They were too expensive

What was the primary purpose of developing Idlewild, Michigan?

• To provide a resort for African Americans

• To establish a new educational center

• To create a new industrial hub

• To develop a new agricultural community

Which activities were available in Idlewild for visitors?

• Surfing and scuba diving

• Horseback riding, boating, and hiking

• Rock climbing and paragliding

• Skiing and snowboarding

Who won the Miss Idlewild pageant in 1927?

• Marie Weaver

• Laura Brown

• Emily Davis

• Sarah Johnson