The exodus of whites from residential areas when African Americans moved in is known as __________.

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White flight refers to the phenomenon where white residents leave an area when Black residents move in. This occurred during the 1950s-1970s in many American cities and was a result of discrimination and racial tensions. Gentrification refers to the process of renovating and improving a neighborhood, often resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents. Redlining was a practice in which banks and other institutions would refuse to lend money or provide services to residents of certain neighborhoods, often based on race. Blockbusting was a tactic used by real estate agents to scare white homeowners into selling their homes at a loss, by suggesting that Black residents moving into the area would lower property values.

The Exodus of Whites from Residential Areas When African Americans