African American Social Developments: Reasons for leaving The South - Better Wages in The North Flashcards
1
Q
How much money did an African-American make on average a day in The South?
A
$0.75
2
Q
How much could an African-American make a day in the North?
A
$5 a day
3
Q
What was another issue with voting in the South related to poor wages for African-Americans?
A
Some places made the cost of voting $2
4
Q
What jobs would African-Americans be more able to get in The North?
A
Jobs in factories
5
Q
What did many African-Americans find with the way they were treated when they arrived in the North?
A
They were discriminated against
