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The Journey North: Industrial Migration Quiz

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What role did African-American newspapers play in the Great Migration?

They were leading players and became effective weapons for the community in its struggle against racism.

Which newspaper was considered the star of the Great Migration?

The Chicago Defender.

How did the Chicago Defender respond to the confiscation of its copies by police?

Vendors smuggled them in from rural areas and Pullman porters delivered bales of papers secretly.

What migration event did The Chicago Defender create in January 1917?

The Great Northern Drive. Signup and view all the answers

How many copies did Robert Abbott claim The Chicago Defender sold per issue during the Great Migration?

150,000 copies. Signup and view all the answers

How did prospective migrants finance their tickets?

By selling all their possessions or pooling resources with family members. Signup and view all the answers

How did women provide family support during migration?

By taking jobs as domestics and saving money to buy their own tickets. Signup and view all the answers

What role did family and friends play in encouraging migration?

They provided specific accounts of jobs and housing, encouraging others to make the journey. Signup and view all the answers

How did churches facilitate migration?

They formed migration clubs to exchange information and facilitate passage north. Signup and view all the answers

How did leaders in migration clubs help migrants?

They corresponded with northern industries, newspapers, and placement services on the entire group's behalf. Signup and view all the answers