why did African Americans move from the rural south to northern cities, beginning in the late 1800s?

Question

1. to escape religious persecution
2. to change their identities
3. to live in a place with many different cultures and races
4. to escape discrimination and find better economic oppertunities

Answer 1

The correct answer is #4, to escape discrimination and find better economic opportunities. African Americans moved from the rural south to northern cities, beginning in the late 1800s, in search of better jobs and economic opportunities. They faced segregation and discrimination in the South and hoped to find more opportunities for themselves and their families in the North. This movement is known as the Great Migration.