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America in the Great War

Question 10 • EAP-Virginia and US History B CR

What was the Great Migration during World War I?

Answer
A
the recruitment of American men to fight in the war in Europe
B
the movement of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities
C
the movement of white women from rural areas to industrial cities
D
the saving of food and fuel to help provide supplies for the war effort

Explanation

The Great Migration was the large-scale movement of African Americans from the rural South to cities in the North, especially during and after World War I. Many people sought better-paying industrial jobs and hoped to escape racial discrimination and violence in the South. So the correct choice is the movement of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities.

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