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Many African Americans migrated to the North from the South in search of better lives. There were many more job opportunities in larger city's like New York, Detroit and Chicago. Former slaves were recruited for the railroad, meatpacking and stockyards.

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Why did the northwest territory appeal to many people from northern states and to many African Americans?

The African Americans appealed to the pacific northwest because in the north there was descrimination and segergation The African Americans appealed to the pacific northwest because in the north there was descrimination and segergation


The US that you know today was heavily influenced by One significant characteristic is the number of from southern states who moved to cities in the northern states?

A. the Great Migration; African Americans


How did Southern states restrict African Americans politically?

ANSWER:The Southern states denied African-Americans the right to vote.


What new right was extended to African Americans in the north around the time of the emancipation proclamation?

Around the time of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, African Americans in the northern states gained the right to enlist in the Union Army. This marked a significant shift, as it allowed them to actively participate in the fight for their freedom and the preservation of the Union. Additionally, some northern states began to grant African Americans the right to vote, further expanding their civil rights during this period of social change.


Which state did African Americans fight for in the American revolution?

During the American Revolution, African Americans fought for both the British and the American colonial forces, depending on their circumstances and promises made. In several northern states, such as Massachusetts, African Americans like Crispus Attucks participated in key battles. Many enslaved individuals were promised freedom in exchange for their military service, influencing their choice of which side to support. Overall, while they fought for various states, their contributions were particularly notable in the northern colonies.

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Which section north or south had enslaved African Americans?

The southern half of the country kept the African-Americans as slaves. The northern states never engaged in that kind of behavior.


What is the northern migration?

The norther migration or great migration involved the exodus of African Americans from the southern United States to northern cities.


In 1860 were more african americans enslaved or free?

(in the US) Without even resorting to statistical research: since the year contained in the question is prior to the War Between the States, and since the practice of slavery existed in both the northern states and the southern states, it can safely be deduced that more African-Americans (in North America) were enslaved than there were free at that time.


What states to return fugitive slaves to their owners?

Southern states sent men into the northern states to bring back ANY African Americans.


What describes the Great Migration of the 20th century?

The Great Migration refers to the movement of African Americans from the South to the urban North, between 1916 and 1970.


Why did the northwest territory appeal to many people from northern states and to many African Americans?

The African Americans appealed to the pacific northwest because in the north there was descrimination and segergation The African Americans appealed to the pacific northwest because in the north there was descrimination and segergation


The US that you know today was heavily influenced by One significant characteristic is the number of from southern states who moved to cities in the northern states?

A. the Great Migration; African Americans


The African American population of cities in the northern states increased during the American revolution?

increases great migration


How did Southern states restrict African Americans politically?

ANSWER:The Southern states denied African-Americans the right to vote.


What new right was extended to African Americans in the north around the time of the emancipation proclamation?

Around the time of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, African Americans in the northern states gained the right to enlist in the Union Army. This marked a significant shift, as it allowed them to actively participate in the fight for their freedom and the preservation of the Union. Additionally, some northern states began to grant African Americans the right to vote, further expanding their civil rights during this period of social change.


Which state did African Americans fight for in the American revolution?

During the American Revolution, African Americans fought for both the British and the American colonial forces, depending on their circumstances and promises made. In several northern states, such as Massachusetts, African Americans like Crispus Attucks participated in key battles. Many enslaved individuals were promised freedom in exchange for their military service, influencing their choice of which side to support. Overall, while they fought for various states, their contributions were particularly notable in the northern colonies.


What country fought the Americans on civil war?

The Civil War was fought between the northern and southern states of America. It was a war between Americans themselves because America was a divided country.