African American communities grew in northern cities such as Detroit, Chicago, and New York due to __________.

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The Great Migration, which saw African American communities grow in northern cities like Detroit, Chicago, and New York, was largely driven by the economic opportunities created during the wartime boom. This period saw a significant demand for labor in northern factories, which attracted many African Americans from the South seeking better employment opportunities and living conditions.

African American Communities Grew in Northern Cities Such as Detroit