List and Explain Three Reasons Harlem Became a Destination of Choice

question 11

Essay

List and explain three reasons Harlem became a destination of choice for the 1920 Great Migration of Southern African Americans.

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Definitions:

Confederacy

The government formed by the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861, leading to the American Civil War.

Thirteenth Amendment

The amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Abolished Slavery

The act of formally ending the practice of enslaving people, making it illegal to own slaves.

North American Continent

A vast geographical region comprising the countries of Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the nations of Central America, among others.