The demographic shift that prompted the Harlem Renaissance was the migration of Black people from South to North. This movement, often referred to as the Great Migration, involved a significant number of African Americans relocating from the rural South to urban centers in the North, seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial discrimination. This migration played a crucial role in the cultural blossoming associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
What demographic shift prompted the Harlem Renaissance?
Question 10 options:
Migration of Black people overseas
Migration of Black people from urban to rural areas
Migration of Black people from East to West
Migration of Black people from South to North
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