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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Case Study: Indigenous Removal

Question 1 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What was a major economic factor that drew Black Americans to Northern and Western cities during the Second Great Migration?

Answer
A
the decline of industrial jobs in the South
B
the expansion of agricultural opportunities in these regions
C
the growth of the technology and aerospace sectors in Northern cities
D
the pull of industrial jobs, especially during WWII and the postwar period

Explanation

During the Second Great Migration, many Black Americans moved to Northern and Western cities seeking better-paying work. World War II and the postwar period increased demand for workers in factories and other industries, creating jobs that were scarce in the segregated South. Thus, the major economic factor was the pull of industrial jobs.

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