Question

Which is the BEST example of a "push factor" for the thousands of African-Americans who moved to the North and West during the Reconstruction era? A) better housing and living conditions in the North and West B) "Jim Crow" laws, discrimination, and segregation in the South C) increased personal freedom and privileges in the North and West D) better job opportunities and higher wages in the North and West

Answer 1

B) "Jim Crow" laws, discrimination, and segregation in the South

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. "Jim Crow" laws, discrimination, and segregation in the South

Explanation:

In migration or the displacement of people from one place to other a "push factor" is a situation or factor that "pushes" people or make them want to leave the place where they live such as war, conflict, famine or lack of opportunities. In the case of African Americans moving during the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) an important "push factor" was all the discrimination and segregation in the South as despite slavery had been banned it was not possible for African Americans to have a job, attend school or live in the way white people did which was reinforced by laws such as the "Jim Crow" laws.