The Great Migration: A Personal Journey
The Great Migration was a significant movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the United States during the early 20th century. This assignment asks you to step into the shoes of someone experiencing this historical event. Consider the various factors that might have influenced such a monumental decision, and use the provided documents to enrich your narrative.
Group 1
Imagine you are an American participating in the Great Migration. Your task is to write two journal-style entries, each consisting of at least five sentences. One entry should focus on a migration push factor, and the other on a migration pull factor. Use Documents A, C, D, E, H, or G to support your reasoning.
Question 1a
Essay
Write a journal entry describing a migration push factor that influenced your decision to leave your home. Use evidence from Documents A, C, D, E, H, or G to support your reasoning. Your entry should be at least five sentences long.
Question 1b
Essay
Write a journal entry describing a migration pull factor that attracted you to your new location. Use evidence from Documents A, C, D, E, H, or G to support your reasoning. Your entry should be at least five sentences long.
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