First Great Migration

Definition

The First Great Migration refers to the mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North between 1910 and 1930. It was driven by factors such as racial violence, limited opportunities, and a desire for better living conditions.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: Racial segregation laws that were enforced in the South after Reconstruction until the mid-20th century.

Harlem Renaissance: A cultural and artistic movement that took place in Harlem, New York during the 1920s, celebrating Black culture and creativity.

Industrialization: The process of transforming an economy from primarily agrarian (based on agriculture) to one focused on manufacturing and industry.