The Great Migration By Jacob Lawrence
Please choose the best answer for each question.
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Adversity means-
- A.
Recent history
- B.
New experience
- C.
Difficult situation
- D.
Important responsibility
Correct Answer
C. Difficult situationExplanation
Adversity refers to a difficult situation or a challenging circumstance that one encounters. It implies facing hardships, obstacles, or struggles that require strength, resilience, and determination to overcome. It is commonly associated with adverse events or unfavorable conditions that test one's abilities and character.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A exodus is-
- A.
Damage to crops
- B.
Development of new towers
- C.
Factory where newcomers work
- D.
Movement of many people from one area to another
Correct Answer
D. Movement of many people from one area to anotherExplanation
The term "exodus" refers to the movement of many people from one area to another. This can be due to various reasons such as war, natural disasters, economic factors, or political instability. It involves a large-scale migration of people seeking better opportunities or fleeing unfavorable conditions in their current location. The other options mentioned in the question, such as damage to crops, development of new towers, and a factory where newcomers work, are unrelated to the concept of an exodus.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A migration is
- A.
Change in government
- B.
Move from one place to another
- C.
Another word for a steel mill
- D.
A type of bird
Correct Answer
B. Move from one place to anotherExplanation
The correct answer is "move from one place to another". A migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups of organisms from one location to another. This movement is often seasonal and can be observed in various species, including birds, mammals, and even humans. Migration is driven by factors such as the search for food, better breeding grounds, or favorable climate conditions. It is a natural phenomenon that plays a crucial role in the survival and distribution of species across different habitats.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A shortage means
- A.
Too much
- B.
Not enough
- C.
Completely without
- D.
The right amount
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B. Not enoughExplanation
A shortage refers to a situation where there is an inadequate or insufficient amount of something. It implies that the quantity or supply of a particular item or resource is insufficient to meet the demand or requirement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
To replace means
- A.
To stop using
- B.
Expect a change to occur
- C.
Save something for later
- D.
Put one thing in place of another
Correct Answer
D. Put one thing in place of anotherExplanation
The correct answer is "put one thing in place of another." This means that when you replace something, you are substituting it with another thing or putting one thing in the position or role of another.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Another word for triumph is-
- A.
Sadness
- B.
Victory
- C.
Dignity
- D.
Industry
Correct Answer
B. VictoryExplanation
Triumph is synonymous with victory, as both words convey a sense of achieving success or overcoming a challenge. Triumph is often used to describe a significant and joyous accomplishment, which aligns with the meaning of victory. The other options, sadness, dignity, and industry, do not share the same meaning as triumph and are not appropriate substitutes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A population shift is a change in-
- A.
Size of a farm
- B.
Border between two cities
- C.
Number of people living in an area
- D.
Average number of students attending school
Correct Answer
C. Number of people living in an areaExplanation
A population shift refers to a change in the number of people living in a specific area. It does not relate to the size of a farm, the border between two cities, or the average number of students attending school.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Segregation is the
- A.
Freedom to vote in an election
- B.
Opportunity to move from one place to another
- C.
Separation of one group from another
- D.
Education and training given to a special group
Correct Answer
C. Separation of one group from anotherExplanation
The correct answer is "separation of one group from another". Segregation refers to the act of separating or isolating one group of people from another based on certain characteristics such as race, religion, or social status. It involves the implementation of policies or practices that result in the division and unequal treatment of different groups. This term is often associated with historical instances of racial segregation, such as the segregation of African Americans in the United States during the Jim Crow era.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which os these is NOT a cause of the Great Migration
- A.
The government built many new railroad stations.
- B.
World War 1 caused a shortage of workers in the North.
- C.
Floods and boll weevils had ruined crops.
- D.
Life was hard and unfair for the African Americans in the South.
Correct Answer
A. The government built many new railroad stations.Explanation
The government building many new railroad stations is not a cause of the Great Migration. The Great Migration refers to the movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North between 1916 and 1970. The main causes of the Great Migration were the shortage of workers in the North caused by World War 1, the devastation of crops due to floods and boll weevils, and the difficult and unfair living conditions for African Americans in the South. The construction of new railroad stations by the government does not directly relate to the reasons behind the Great Migration.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The painting by Jacob Lawrenec add to the essay by showing-
- A.
Family trees
- B.
World War I
- C.
Southern farms
- D.
Great northern cities
Correct Answer
C. Southern farmsExplanation
The painting by Jacob Lawrence adds to the essay by depicting scenes related to southern farms. It provides visual representation and context to the essay's discussion of agricultural practices, rural life, or the socioeconomic conditions prevalent in the southern farm regions. The painting may showcase the labor of farm workers, the landscape, or any other relevant aspects that contribute to the overall understanding and analysis of the topic being discussed in the essay.Rate this question:
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- 11.
HOw did northern businesses help the migrants?
- A.
The promised to end segregation.
- B.
They offered them high paying jobs.
- C.
The payed off the debts on their farms.
- D.
They loaned them money for train tickets.
Correct Answer
D. They loaned them money for train tickets.Explanation
Northern businesses helped the migrants by loaning them money for train tickets. This allowed the migrants to travel from the rural areas in the South to the Northern cities in search of better job opportunities and a chance to escape the harsh conditions of segregation and debt on their farms.Rate this question:
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- 12.
African Americans who migrated north-
- A.
Soon returned to their families
- B.
Were welcomed by northern workers
- C.
Did not always find what they expected
- D.
Were always provided with good housing
Correct Answer
C. Did not always find what they expectedExplanation
The answer suggests that African Americans who migrated north did not always find what they expected. This implies that their experiences and living conditions in the northern regions were not always as favorable or promising as they had anticipated. It highlights the challenges and disappointments that some African Americans faced during this migration, indicating that their expectations were not consistently met.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Unlike African Americans in South, those who migrated North could-
- A.
Vote
- B.
Work
- C.
Travel
- D.
Worship
Correct Answer
A. VoteExplanation
The correct answer is vote because unlike African Americans in the South, those who migrated to the North had more opportunities and rights, including the right to vote. The Great Migration, which occurred from 1916 to 1970, saw millions of African Americans move from the rural South to cities in the North in search of better economic and social conditions. In the North, they were able to escape the discriminatory Jim Crow laws and gain access to basic civil rights, such as the right to vote. This migration played a significant role in the civil rights movement and the fight for equal rights for African Americans.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which od these details is the most important to include in a summary of "The Great Migration"?
- A.
Crops were left to dry out and spoil.
- B.
African Americans took trains North.
- C.
Travelers took extra food and clothing.
- D.
Pittsburgh was a great industrial center.
Correct Answer
B. African Americans took trains North.Explanation
The most important detail to include in a summary of "The Great Migration" is that African Americans took trains North. This detail highlights the main focus of the migration, which was the movement of African Americans from the South to the North in search of better opportunities and to escape racial discrimination and violence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which is the best way to write this as a complex sentence- Conditions in the South were bad. Many African Americans went North.
- A.
So many African Americans went North so the South was bad.
- B.
Because the South was so bad, many African Americans went North.
- C.
And the South was bad, and the African Americans went North.
- D.
To prove the North was best, African Americans thought the South was bad.
Correct Answer
B. Because the South was so bad, many African Americans went North.Explanation
Because the South was so bad, many African Americans went North. This answer correctly combines the two separate statements into a complex sentence using the subordinating conjunction "because" to show the cause and effect relationship between the conditions in the South and the migration of African Americans to the North.Rate this question:
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Which is the best way to write this as a compound sentence- Life in the North was not perfect. Things were better.
- A.
But things were better, and life in the North was not perfect.
- B.
Better were things, but the North was not perfect.
- C.
Life in the North was not perfect, but things were better.
- D.
And things were not perfect, but better in the North.
Correct Answer
C. Life in the North was not perfect, but things were better.Explanation
Life in the North was not perfect, but things were better. This sentence effectively combines the two statements by using the coordinating conjunction "but". It clearly conveys the idea that although life in the North was not perfect, things were still better. The other options either change the meaning or do not effectively connect the two statements.Rate this question:
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