The 'Great Migration' of the early 20th century differs from late 20th-century shifts because it primarily involved:
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Correct answer: Internal movement of African Americans from the South to the North
While modern shifts involve international immigration and Sunbelt movement, the 'Great Migration' (1916–1970) was an internal movement of Black Americans escaping Jim Crow. This transformed the cultural and political life of Northern cities.
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