In the post-Civil War era, African Americans responded to the hostile environment of the South primarily by migrating to the northeast and Midwest to work in factories. This migration, often referred to as the Great Migration, was a significant movement as many African Americans sought better economic opportunities and escaped the oppressive conditions of the Jim Crow South. While there were various responses to the challenges faced, this migration was one of the most notable strategies for seeking improved living conditions and employment.
How did African Americans in the post-Civil War era respond to the hostile environment of the South? (1 point) Responses They confiscated land on abandoned plantations. They confiscated land on abandoned plantations. They disenfranchised voters who did not have residency. They disenfranchised voters who did not have residency. They supported legislation to bring industry to the South. They supported legislation to bring industry to the South. They migrated to the northeast and Midwest to work in factories.
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