During World War II, more than one million Black Americans migrated from the South to northern cities. What contributed to this trend?

A.
Men throughout the country were conscripted and deployed to northern basic training centers.

B.
Wartime production needs and military conscription created a high demand for labor in the North.

C.
The end of the Great Depression fueled demand for luxury goods created in northern factories.

D.
Military demand for agricultural goods increased and farms in the North offered high wages.

1 answer

B. Wartime production needs and military conscription created a high demand for labor in the North.

This option accurately reflects the historical context of the Great Migration during World War II, as many Black Americans moved to northern cities to take advantage of job opportunities created by wartime industries.