Which was a major reason that many southern blacks migrated to the North and West during World War II?

A.

to enlist in the armed forces, which was not permitted in southern states

B.

to find employment opportunities in wartime industries

C.

to bring their knowledge of farming techniques to those regions

D.

to live in integrated neighborhoods free from prejudice and discrimination

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Andres Petersen

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21 May, 01:45

Which was a major reason that many southern blacks migrated to the North and West during World War II?

A.

to enlist in the armed forces, which was not permitted in southern states

B.

to find employment opportunities in wartime industries

C.

to bring their knowledge of farming techniques to those regions

D.

to live in integrated neighborhoods free from prejudice and discrimination

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Savanna Wilkinson · Answer 1

This is a little tricky but if i had to say, the answer would be A ^-^ The Civil War still hadn't been that long ago, so people of different races still didn't have the same rights as the whites (hence segregation)

Kallie Matthews · Answer 2

B. To find employment opportunities in wartime industries

During WWll, blacks still weren't very prevalent in the armed forces, so while the while man went off to war, African Americans took this opportunity to try to find better jobs.