The Great Migration

Definition

The Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and Midwest between 1910 and 1970. It was driven by various factors such as economic opportunities, racial discrimination, and violence.

Related terms

Urbanization: Urbanization refers to the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas, often accompanied by social, economic, and infrastructural changes.

Push Factors: Push factors are conditions or circumstances that drive people away from their current location or country.

Pull Factors: Pull factors are conditions or circumstances that attract people towards a particular location or country.