Bibliograph

African American migrations in North America, Irene Harris

Type

Label

African American migrations in North America, Irene Harris

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African American migrations in North America

Oclc number

910993792

Responsibility statement

Irene Harris

Series statement

Spotlight on immigration and migration

Summary

"The history of African Americans in the United States is one fraught with discrimination and immense brutality, but also with strength and a determined spirit. In this book, readers learn the history of African American migration in North America, which is a topic supported by elementary social studies curricula. Readers will understand the push/pull factors involved in African American migration from the South and into Northern cities and the cultural developments that followed."--, Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Forced to leave home -- Slavery in the United States -- Escaping slavery -- Fighting for freedom -- A new form of slavery -- Migrating to Kansas -- Economic opportunities -- A renaissance in Harlem -- Life in Chicago -- Fighting for equality

Target audience

juvenile

Classification