The Second Great Migration refers to the movement of millions of African Americans from the rural Southern states to the urban and industrialized areas in the North, Midwest, and West between 1940 and 1970.
Related terms
Urbanization: Urbanization is the process of population shifting from rural to urban areas due to industrialization or economic opportunities.
Industrialization: Industrialization refers to the development of industries on a large scale that leads to economic growth and changes in society.
Migration: Migration is when individuals or groups move from one place to another with intentions of settling permanently or temporarily.