Reflection Essay: The 1920's
The 1920's was a decade during which much change occurred. Immigration of foreign citizens was becoming overwhelming, and a great majority of America's population was now foreign born. Ethnic groups such as African Americans, Catholics, and other European immigrants were the targets of segregation, lynching, and other prejudices. Foreign citizens and African Americans found the brunt of racist and prejudice practices during the twenties.
Immigration and migration were prevalent in the twenties. Job availability in the north during WWI encouraged southern blacks to move to the north. Black population was becoming prevalent in areas where they had never been before, like Harlem. Immigration from European nations was also huge, to the point where the U.S had to put pass strict laws severely inhibiting the amount of immigration into the country. The Large presence of immigrants into the U.S drove up rent and housing prices for everyone. Housing......
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