Which Statement Best Expresses the Mobility of African-Americans During the 1930s

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement best expresses the mobility of African-Americans during the 1930s?

• A) African-Americans poured into northern cities in a "great migration" in search of employment.
• B) African-Americans poured into southern cities in record numbers in search of employment.
• C) The depression slowed down the migration of African-Americans northward.
• D) African-Americans reversed their previous migrations to northern cities, and returned to southern farms where there were greater opportunities for survival.
• E) The depression made little difference because the majority of African-Americans had migrated to northern cities earlier in the century.

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Definitions:

Gyrus

A ridge on the cerebral cortex; gyri are the "bumps" that can be seen on the surface of the brain.

Meningitis

An acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges, which can be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and in some cases by certain drugs.

Convulsions

Involuntary, rapid, and uncontrollable muscle contractions often caused by electrical disruptions in the brain.

CSF

Cerebrospinal Fluid; a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and maintaining a stable environment for the central nervous system.