Historical Human Migration Patterns

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What was the Great Migration in the United States?

The Great Migration was the relocation of millions of African Americans from the rural South to urban North between 1916 and 1970.

Describe the post-World War II migration patterns in Europe.

After World War II, large-scale migrations occurred with people moving to rebuild war-torn areas and for economic reasons.

What were the Silk Road migration patterns?

The Silk Road facilitated migration through trade, connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe and spreading cultures and ideas.

How did the Transatlantic Slave Trade affect migration?

It forcibly moved millions of Africans to the Americas over several centuries.

What was the Bantu Migration?

A mass movement of Bantu-speaking peoples throughout Africa spreading languages and culture.

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