Development of Cities
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The "Great Migration" of the twentieth century involved __________.
African-Americans moving from the South to the North and West of America
Catholics moving from the Northeast to the South and West of America
Hispanics moving from the Southwest to the Northeast of America
Europeans fleeing conflict in Europe and migrating to the United States
Jews fleeing Europe and moving either to the newly established country of Israel, Canada, or the United States
Explanation
The so-called "Great Migration" took place from approximately 1910 to 1970. It was a massive movement of African-Americans (roughly six million) from the South of the country to cities in the North and West. Cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles were primary destinations for African-American migration.