Question

late 19th - century technological advances in farm production meant that less farm laborers were needed. many of the farmers who lost their jobs were african americans. which statement describes what happened to the displaced farmers?
a african americans were easily able to find jobs in the north.
b many went on to establish their own farms and provide competition.
c many of them became sharecroppers on former farms where they worked.
d many african americans moved to the north and west to cities such as chicago and detroit.

Explanation:

In the late 19th century, technological advances in farm production reduced the need for farm laborers. African - American farmers who lost their jobs often migrated. Option A is incorrect as African Americans faced significant discrimination and it was not "easily" to find jobs. Option B is incorrect as they were displaced and not in a position to establish their own farms to compete. Option C is about sharecropping which was a form of economic exploitation after the Civil War but not directly related to the displacement due to technological advances. Option D is correct as many African - American farmers moved to northern and western cities like Chicago and Detroit in search of new economic opportunities.

Answer:

D. Many African Americans moved to the north and west to cities such as Chicago and Detroit.