Lesson 38 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPThe Great Migration: African Americans Move North
The Great Migration refers to the movement of over six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West between 1916 and 1970.
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The Great Migration refers to the movement of over six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West between 1916 and 1970. This migration was driven by push factors such as Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination, and pull factors like job opportunities in factories. The Great Migration significantly changed the demographic landscape of American cities, leading to cultural advancements such as the Harlem Renaissance, where African American culture flourished.
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The Great Migration involved over six million African Americans moving to northern cities.
Push factors included Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation.
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that flourished during this time.
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