The Great Migration generally refers to the massive internal migration of Blacks from the South to urban centers in other parts of the country. Between 1910 and 1970, an estimated 6 million Blacks left the South. This graphic compares an early wave of migration (1910-1940), sometimes referred to as the First Great Migration, with a later wave of migration (1940-1970) also known as the Second Great Migration.

Exploring the Great Migration – 1910-1970

Students will study a graphic comparing an early wave of black population migration (1910–1940) — sometimes referred to as the First Great Migration — with a later wave of black population migration (1940–1970) — also known as the Second Great Migration.