The Great Migration: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the Great Migration, a significant movement of Black Americans from the South to the North and West in the 20th century. It discusses the economic and social factors that pushed them away, such as sharecropping and Jim Crow laws, and the opportunities that pulled them northward. Despite challenges, the migration led to cultural flourishing in urban centers. The video emphasizes the resilience and agency of Black Americans in shaping their destinies.

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