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What was a major factor that led to the migration of freed slaves from rural areas to urban centers?
What was a major factor that led to the migration of freed slaves from rural areas to urban centers?
What was the percentage of the African American population in cities in 1860?
What was the percentage of the African American population in cities in 1860?
Which of the following cities experienced significant growth in its African American population?
Which of the following cities experienced significant growth in its African American population?
What was a result of urbanization in African American communities?
What was a result of urbanization in African American communities?
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What was a change in family structure that occurred after emancipation?
What was a change in family structure that occurred after emancipation?
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What was a result of the post-emancipation migration on the age and sex distribution of the African American population?
What was a result of the post-emancipation migration on the age and sex distribution of the African American population?
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What was a common family structure during slavery?
What was a common family structure during slavery?
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What was a consequence of urbanization on African American communities?
What was a consequence of urbanization on African American communities?
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What was a characteristic of the African American population in urban areas after emancipation?
What was a characteristic of the African American population in urban areas after emancipation?
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What was a result of the migration of freed slaves to urban areas?
What was a result of the migration of freed slaves to urban areas?
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Demographic Development
Migration Patterns
- Post-emancipation, many freed slaves migrated from rural areas to urban centers in search of better economic opportunities and social mobility.
- This migration led to a significant shift in the demographic makeup of cities, with African Americans becoming a larger proportion of the urban population.
Urbanization
- Between 1860 and 1900, the African American population in cities grew from 22% to 40%.
- Cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore experienced significant growth in their African American populations.
- Urbanization led to the development of new social and cultural institutions, such as churches, schools, and community organizations.
Changes in Family Structure
- Post-emancipation, many freed slaves formed new families or reconstituted those that had been broken apart by slavery.
- The migration to urban areas led to changes in family structure, with more women and children living in urban households.
- The nuclear family became a more dominant form of family structure, replacing the extended family networks that had been common during slavery.
Age and Sex Distribution
- The post-emancipation migration led to a change in the age and sex distribution of the African American population.
- The proportion of younger people in the population increased, as freed slaves had more children and migration to urban areas led to a greater number of young people.
- The sex ratio also shifted, with more women migrating to urban areas than men.
Occupational Changes
- Post-emancipation, many freed slaves moved from agricultural occupations to domestic or industrial work in urban areas.
- The shift to urban occupations led to a decline in the number of African Americans working in agriculture and an increase in those working in service industries.
- However, many African Americans still faced limited job opportunities and discrimination in the workforce.
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This quiz explores the demographic changes that occurred in the African American population after emancipation, including migration patterns, urbanization, changes in family structure, and occupational shifts. Learn about the significant transformations that took place in the late 19th century.
