The Great Migration (sep 1, 1916 – sep 1, 1970)
Description:
Due to bad conditions in the south and several natural disasters farming wasn't as productive as it once was and with the lure of better industrial jobs and lack of jim crow laws african american families fled the south in thousands ready for a better life.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 1, 1916
sep 1, 1970
~ 54 years