The Great Migration and Jim Crow Laws

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What were some of the main causes of the Great Migration? Economic opportunities in the North, escape from racial segregation and violence in the South, demand for industrial labor during World War I, Political unrest in the South, Desire for warmer climate in the South, Lack of job opportunities in the North

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Economic opportunities in the North, escape from racial segregation and violence in the South, demand for industrial labor during World War I

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How did the Great Migration impact the demographics of Northern cities?

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The Great Migration increased the African American population in Northern cities.

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What were some common methods used to enforce Jim Crow Laws?

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Segregation of public facilities, voter suppression tactics, and violence/intimidation

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In what ways did Jim Crow Laws affect African Americans in the South?

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Jim Crow Laws affected African Americans in the South by enforcing racial segregation and discrimination in various aspects of life.

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What were some forms of resistance to Jim Crow Laws? Options: Civil disobedience, legal challenges, grassroots organizing, boycotts, protests, Military intervention, compliance, acceptance

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Civil disobedience, legal challenges, grassroots organizing, boycotts, protests

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Why did many African Americans decide to leave the South during the Great Migration?

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Racial discrimination, limited economic opportunities, and desire for better living conditions

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What economic opportunities were available to African Americans in the North during the Great Migration?

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Industrial jobs in factories, domestic work, and service industry positions

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How did the enforcement of Jim Crow Laws contribute to the perpetuation of racial segregation?

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Enforcement of Jim Crow Laws contributed to the perpetuation of racial segregation by institutionalizing discriminatory practices and reinforcing the idea of racial superiority and inferiority.

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What were some long-term effects of Jim Crow Laws on American society?

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Segregation, discrimination, inequality, institutionalized racism, social divisions

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How did the Great Migration contribute to the growth of the African American middle class?

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Increased job opportunities in urban areas led to better-paying jobs and improved socioeconomic status.