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.

Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture. The Great Migration, which saw millions of African Americans move from the rural South to urban centers in the North, led to the vibrant emergence of new cultural influences. Jazz, blues, and other art forms flourished, creating lively neighborhoods and fostering a rich, multicultural atmosphere that reshaped music, cuisine, and community life.

However, this influx also resulted in significant challenges, including housing shortages and racial tensions. Many African Americans faced discrimination and were often pushed into segregated areas and low-paying jobs. The struggle for equality and acceptance in these burgeoning communities laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements, highlighting both the vibrant contributions and the significant obstacles faced by these communities in Northern cities.