The great migration

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How long did the great migration last?

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between 1916-1970

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Why did the great migration occur (happen)?

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To escape racial violence and gain freedom.

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About how many African American people migrated (Moved) during the great migration?

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6,000,000

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When did the great migration START?

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1916

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what war led to the great migration?

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World war 1

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When did the great migration END? (Think back to question 1.)

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1970

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Which city had 50% of it closed to African Americans?

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Chicago

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Moving North solved African Americans problems.

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False

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What exactly are population shifts?

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A shift in population meaning population goes up and down like a roller coaster.

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WHY did the great migration occur?

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Because people wanted to find new job opportunities and to leave their homes to find better jobs.