Question

The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of

Answer 1

Arguably the most profound effect of World War I on African Americans was the acceleration of the multi-decade mass movement of black, southern rural farm laborers northward and westward to cities in search of higher wages in industrial jobs and better social and political opportunities.

Answer 2

millions of African Americans from the rural Southern states to the industrial cities of the North, Midwest, and West between 1914 and 1920. This was a significant event in American history as it marked a major demographic shift and had far-reaching social, cultural, and economic impacts on both the regions of origin and destination. The migration was largely driven by a desire for better job opportunities, higher wages, and escape from the oppressive Jim Crow laws and racial violence in the South. It also led to the formation of vibrant African American communities in urban areas and contributed to the growth of the Civil Rights Movement in the decades that followed.