Great Migration

Freedom's Promise, Set 2

by Duchess Harris, Kate Conley

Between 1916 and 1970, more than 6 million African Americans migrated from the South to the North. They wanted to escape racial violence in the South. This mass movement of people is called the Great Migration. The Great Migration explores the history of the migration and its legacy. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Genres: History

48 pages, Library Binding

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an important reference for me while I work on a social studies unit on the Harlem Renaissance. It is a period of history that is underreported. I was almost 26 and working as a substitute teacher the first time I remember learning about the 1919 race riots.

[Lily · Rating 2 out of 5]

A super short book, large print, and written for young people. It is a quick synopsis of the migration of Black people from the South to the North from the early 1900's to the 197o's. It narrates why they left and how many returned to the South to be with their families after discriminatory laws were revoked.