What economic factor primarily contributed to the movement of African-Americans from the south to the north,?

Question

in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? A.greater employment opportunities in urban areas B.increased imports from newly-acquired U.S.territories C.the availability of free land under the Homestead Act D.the need for agricultural workers to feed a growing population.

Answer 1

The availability of manufacturing jobs in WWI and later in WWII was a very important factor.

Answer 2

greater employment opportunities in urban areas    A

Answer 3

a, especially during wartime, when many soldiers serving overseas meant jobs available in northern factories.