3 The Great Migration generally refers to the massive internal migration of Blacks from the South to urban centers in other parts of
the country... In the early 20th century, strict legislation limited immigration into the U. S. and brought about a shortage of labor in
many industrial and manufacturing centers in the Northeast and Midwest.
These cities became common destinations for Black migrants from the South Cities that experienced substantial changes in
racial composition between 1910 and 1940 include Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Philadelphia.
-U. S. Census Bureau, 2012
In addition to the reasons given in the passage, why did many African Americans take part in the Great Migration?
OA. to get away from racially prejudiced laws in the South
OB. to take part in the civil rights activities in the North
OC. to avoid working in new clothing industries in the South
OD. to find new jobs as agricultural workers in the North
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