Great Migration
The Great Migration was a significant movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. This mass migration was driven by a combination of push and pull factors, including economic opportunities, escape from racial segregation and violence, and the hope for a better life in the North.
Causes of the Great Migration
- Economic opportunities in Northern cities, particularly in industrial sectors
- Racial segregation, discrimination, and violence in the South
- The impact of World War I, which created demand for labor in the North
- The lure of better education and living conditions in the North
Effects of the Great Migration
- Transformation of urban demographics in Northern cities
- Growth of African American communities and culture in the North
- Impact on the development of jazz, blues, and other forms of African American music
- Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement through increased political and social activism
Study Guide
- What were some of the push factors that led to the Great Migration?
- What were some of the pull factors that attracted African Americans to the North?
- How did the Great Migration impact the demographics of Northern cities?
- What were some of the cultural contributions of the Great Migration?
- How did the Great Migration contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?
Understanding the Great Migration is essential for grasping the social, cultural, and economic changes that shaped the United States during the 20th century. It also provides valuable insights into the experiences of African Americans during this period and their contributions to American society.
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National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.
KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:
Concepts such as: chronology, causality, change, conflict, complexity, multiple perspectives, primary and secondary sources, and cause and effect.
National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)
Historical Thinking Standards
Historical Comprehension
Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage.
Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Analyze cause-and-effect relationships and multiple causation, including the importance of the individual, the influence of ideas.
United States History Content Standards
Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
How various reconstruction plans succeeded or failed.
The student understands the Reconstruction programs to transform social relations in the South.
The student understands the successes and failures of Reconstruction in the South, North, and West.
Era 6: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
The rise of the American labor movement and how political issues reflected social and economic changes.
The student understands how Americans grappled with social, economic, and political issues.