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Title: The Great Migration of Black Americans from the US South: A Guide and Interpretation

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2021

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Abstract: The Great Migration from the US South is a prominent theme in economic history research not only because it was a prime example of large scale internal migration, but also because it had far reaching ramifications for American economic, social, and political change. This article offers a concise review of the literature focused on questions of timing, selection, and migrants’ outcomes, and then offers a more speculative interpretation of how the Great Migration fostered the advancement of Civil Rights. It concludes by pointing out areas where further exploration would be valuable.

Url: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001449832030084X

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Authors: Collins, William J.

Periodical (Full): Explorations in Economic History

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Volume: 80

Pages: 1-18

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Migration and Immigration

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