A student researching the Great Migration has taken the following notes:
• The Great Migration occurred between 1910 and 1970 • Approximately 6 million Black Americans moved from the South to Northern cities • Migrants sought to escape Jim Crow laws and find economic opportunities • The migration transformed cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York • It influenced the Harlem Renaissance and the development of jazz and blues
The student wants to emphasize the cultural impact of the Great Migration. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Between 1910 and 1970, approximately 6 million Black Americans moved from the South to Northern cities.
The Great Migration transformed Northern cities and fueled cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance and the growth of jazz and blues.
Many Black Americans migrated north to escape Jim Crow laws and pursue better economic opportunities.
Cities like Chicago, Detroit, and New York saw significant population changes during the Great Migration.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B. Harlem Renaissance and jazz/blues development show cultural impact.