The Great Migration and Its Impact on American Society

The video tutorial covers the Great Migration, a significant movement of African Americans from the South to the North and West between 1910 and 1970. It explores the causes, such as escaping Jim Crow laws and seeking economic opportunities, and the impact on urban culture and political activism. The tutorial also discusses the two phases of migration, the challenges faced by migrants, and the cultural renaissance in cities like Harlem.

What was a significant reason for African Americans to leave the South during the Great Migration?

• Desire to explore new cultures

• Better weather conditions

• Escape from Jim Crow segregation

• Access to better education

During the First Great Migration, which city saw a significant increase in its African American population?

• Houston

• Detroit

• Miami

• Los Angeles

What was the Red Summer of 1919 characterized by?

• Political reforms

• Cultural festivals

• Racial hostilities and violence

• Economic prosperity

What was a key factor that supported the Great Migration?

• Technological advancements

• Government incentives

• Community and kinship networks

• Climate change

Which city became a major destination for African Americans during the Second Great Migration?

• Phoenix

• New Orleans

• Boston

• Atlanta

What was a common type of job for African Americans in northern cities during the Great Migration?

• Banking

• Teaching

• Factory work

• Agricultural labor

Which neighborhood became the capital of African American culture during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Bronzeville

• Harlem

• South Side

• Bedford-Stuyvesant

What was one of the impacts of the Great Migration on African American political activism?

• Decreased political involvement

• Increased political activism

• Shift towards rural politics

• Focus on international issues

By 1970, what percentage of African Americans lived outside the South?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What was a major cultural impact of the Great Migration?

• Decrease in jazz music popularity

• Decline in African American art

• Emergence of the Harlem Renaissance

• Isolation of African American communities