Question

which best describes how the great migration affected northern cities?
northern cities changed very little as african americans moved in.
northern cities became as segregated as the southern cities.
northern cities forced african americans into segregated neighborhoods.
northern cities grew more diverse as african americans shared their culture.

Explanation:

The Great Migration involved a large - scale movement of African Americans from the South to the North. As they moved, they brought their cultural elements such as music (e.g., jazz which evolved and became more prominent in Northern urban centers), food, and social traditions. This led to an increase in cultural diversity in Northern cities.

• Option 1 is incorrect because the influx of African Americans had a significant impact on Northern cities in terms of labor markets, culture, and social dynamics.
• Option 2 is not accurate as Northern cities, while having racial issues, did not become "as segregated as the Southern cities" in the same legal - enforced Jim Crow sense.
• Option 3 is a distortion. While there was housing discrimination (like redlining) which could lead to de - facto segregation in some neighborhoods, it was not the same as the forced legal segregation in the South.

Answer:

Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture.