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Case Study: Second Great Migration Answers

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Midwest, Northeast, West
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South, Southeast
C
South, central
D
central, Southeast, Northwest
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Chicago
B
Detroit
C
Los Angeles
D
Philadelphia
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What was a major reason for the Second Great Migration of Black Americans to cities in the North and West?

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to escape the oppressive Jim Crow laws of the South
B
to return to their original hometowns
C
to join agricultural communities in rural areas
D
to take advantage of the warm climates in the North
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What role did Black-owned businesses play during the Second Great Migration?

A
They discouraged younger generations from owning businesses.
B
They contributed to the economic development of neighborhoods and cities.
C
They primarily provided places to worship and spiritual guidance.
D
They replaced many major businesses in the North.
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What is the phenomenon known as "White Flight”?

A
the migration of White Americans from rural areas to urban centers
B
the relocation of White Americans to different countries
C
the movement of White Americans from urban areas to the suburbs
D
the shift in White American population from the Northern states to the Southern states
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What gave Black workers the power to make demands in workplaces in the North and West?

A
they organized into unions
B
they shifted from industrial work to agricultural work
C
they introduced new technologies in factories
D
they provided money and materials to their employers
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How did the "White flight” phenomenon illustrate a shift in American demographics and identity?

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by marking the return of White residents to urban centers
B
by increasing the movement of Black Americans to the suburbs
C
by demonstrating the appeal of urban life over suburban
D
by tying White identity to suburban life instead of urban life
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How did Black identity become tied to urban life because of the Second Great Migration?

A
through the establishment of Black Americans in rural farming positions
B
by political movements that encouraged a return to rural origins
C
by the creation of cultural hubs in cities where Black heritage was celebrated
D
through the decrease of Black cultural expression in cities
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Why was Harlem considered a center of Black culture and art?

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It was the primary location for Black Americans to seek employment during the 1920s and 1930s.
B
It provided a unique environment where Black Americans could freely express their talents and intellect.
C
Its geographical position made it a strategic location for trade and commerce.
D
Its educational institutions were the first to offer courses on Black history and culture.

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