Question

chapter 24 activity sheet: interpreting a map: the great migration, 1915 - 1930
maps are often used to give readers a quick visual summary of written data and also to add clarifying details. the map below presents information about the great migration of african americans that occurred in the 1920s. study the map, using the map key to unlock the meaning of any special symbols used on the map. then answer the questions that follow.

1. which general region of the united states did african american migrants originate from in 1920?
2. in which two general directions did the paths of migration lead?
3. what characteristic do all the cities shown on the map have in common?
4. based on the map, why do you think african americans migrated to the cities shown on the map?

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Explanation:

1. By observing the map key and the shaded - origin areas, we can determine the starting region. The major originating areas of African American migrants in 1920 are shown in the southern part of the US.
2. The arrows on the map indicate the directions of migration. The paths lead to the north and the west.
3. Analyzing the cities marked on the map, they are all large urban centers which likely offered more economic opportunities.
4. Considering the context of the time and the nature of the cities (large urban areas), African Americans migrated for better economic opportunities, such as industrial jobs, and to escape racial discrimination in the South.

Answer:

1. The southern region of the United States.
2. North and west.
3. They are all large urban centers.
4. They migrated for better economic opportunities (such as industrial jobs) and to escape racial discrimination in the South.