1950s America: Setting the Stage

What era is being described in the context of 1950s America?

The practice that led to housing discrimination in 1950s America was:

• Redlining

• Urban renewal

• Blockbusting

• Racial steering

What was the Great Migration?

• A period of mass movement of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West.

• A large-scale migration of Europeans to the Americas during the 19th century.

• The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas in search of better job opportunities.

• A historical event where people migrated from Asia to Europe in ancient times.

Black Americans moved from the South to the North during the Great Migration because:

• they were seeking better economic opportunities and jobs in the industrial North.

• they wanted to experience the colder climate of the North.

• they were looking for new agricultural lands to farm.

• they were following a cultural trend of the time.

Which city was a major destination during the Great Migration?

What were Black Americans seeking during the Great Migration?

• Economic opportunities and jobs

• Better weather conditions

• Adventure and exploration

• New culinary experiences

One of the consequences of the Great Migration on Black neighborhoods was:

• Increased racial tensions

• Decreased urbanization

• Decline in cultural expression

• Reduction in population

What are restrictive covenants in the context of housing discrimination?

• Legal agreements that prevent the sale of a property to certain groups based on race or ethnicity.

• Rules that allow homeowners to freely sell their property to anyone.

• Government policies that promote equal housing opportunities.

• Financial agreements between banks and homeowners.

What is blockbusting in real estate?

• A technique used to encourage property sales by instilling fear of neighborhood decline.

• A method of increasing property value through renovations.

• A strategy for reducing property taxes.

• A process of obtaining a real estate license.

How did higher prices and interest rates affect Black buyers in the context of housing discrimination?

• Higher prices and interest rates made it more difficult for Black buyers to afford homes, exacerbating housing discrimination.

• Higher prices and interest rates had no effect on Black buyers in the context of housing discrimination.

• Higher prices and interest rates made it easier for Black buyers to purchase homes, reducing housing discrimination.

• Higher prices and interest rates led to more opportunities for Black buyers in the housing market.