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Flashcards on Great Migration of African Americans
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When did the Great Migration of African Americans occur?
1916-1970
What was the primary reason for the Great Migration?
Escaping racial segregation and seeking better economic opportunities
Which cities were major destinations for African Americans during the Great Migration?
Chicago, Detroit, New York City
Who was considered a prominent leader during the Great Migration?
Ida B. Wells
What impact did the Great Migration have on the African American population in Northern cities?
It significantly increased the African American population in Northern cities.
What were some challenges African Americans faced during the Great Migration?
Discrimination, overcrowded housing, and limited job opportunities
What was the role of the Harlem Renaissance during the Great Migration?
It showcased African American cultural achievements and contributed to the advancement of arts and literature.
Which organization played a significant role in supporting African Americans during the Great Migration?
National Urban League
Did the Great Migration lead to long-term social and political changes?
Yes, it contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and the expansion of political opportunities for African Americans.
How did the Great Migration impact music and culture?
It influenced the development of various music genres and contributed to cultural diversity.
What percentage of African Americans migrated to Northern cities during the Great Migration?
Around 5 million African Americans migrated, representing approximately 33% of the total African American population.
What was the significance of the Pullman Company in the Great Migration?
Pullman porters played a crucial role in spreading information about job opportunities in the North.
In what ways did the Great Migration impact education for African Americans?
It led to the establishment of new schools and improved educational opportunities for African American children.
What were some push factors that encouraged African Americans to leave the South during the Great Migration?
Racial violence, Jim Crow laws, and limited economic prospects
What african american writer and intellectual made comments on the great migration?
W.E.B. Du Bois
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When did the Great Migration of African Americans occur?
1800-1850
1900-1920
1916-1970
1950-1980
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What was the primary reason for the Great Migration?
Political freedom
Escaping racial segregation and seeking better economic opportunities
Exploration and adventure
Religious persecution
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Which cities were major destinations for African Americans during the Great Migration?
Los Angeles, Houston, Miami
Chicago, Detroit, New York City
Seattle, San Francisco, Portland
Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte
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Who was considered a prominent leader during the Great Migration?
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman
Ida B. Wells
Booker T. Washington
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What impact did the Great Migration have on the African American population in Northern cities?
No significant impact
It significantly increased the African American population in Northern cities.
It led to a decrease in the African American population in Northern cities.
It had mixed results.
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What were some challenges African Americans faced during the Great Migration?
Language barrier and extreme weather conditions
Discrimination, overcrowded housing, and limited job opportunities
Lack of access to healthcare and high cost of living
Inadequate transportation infrastructure
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What was the role of the Harlem Renaissance during the Great Migration?
Promoting traditional European art forms
It showcased African American cultural achievements and contributed to the advancement of arts and literature.
Advancing industrial technologies
Fostering international relations
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Which organization played a significant role in supporting African Americans during the Great Migration?
National Rifle Association
National Urban League
National Football League
National Geographic Society
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Did the Great Migration lead to long-term social and political changes?
No, it had no lasting impact.
Yes, it contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and the expansion of political opportunities for African Americans.
It had limited effects on society and politics.
The impact was primarily economic.
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How did the Great Migration impact music and culture?
It influenced the development of various music genres and contributed to cultural diversity.
It led to the decline of artistic expression.
It had no influence on cultural development.
It mainly affected visual arts.
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