Life for minority groups

Great Migration: A significant event was the Great Migration, where approximately 750,000 African Americans moved north.
Improved Economic Opportunities: In the North, African Americans found better job opportunities due to the demand for factory labour during World War I.
Urban vs Rural Life: Urban life was significantly different compared to rural southern USA, with increased access to education and less overt racism.
Racial Tensions: Despite this, racial tensions were still high, with widespread segregation, discrimination, and instances of violence across the USA.

Forced Assimilation: Native Americans, during this period, faced policies of forced assimilation, which aimed at removing their cultural identity.
The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924: The Act granted citizenship to Native Americans, but not all states recognized their voting rights.
Poverty and Reservations: Native American Tribes, for the most part, lived in extreme poverty. They were mostly confined to reservations, with poor living conditions and limited access to resources.

Discrimination Laws: Asian American communities, particularly Japanese and Chinese, faced discriminatory laws that limited immigration and property ownership.
Anti-Asian Sentiment: There was widespread anti-Asian sentiment, illustrated through events like the Rock Springs massacre of Chinese miners in the 1880s.
Asian Exclusion Act: In 1924, the Asian Exclusion Act further institutionalised discrimination, effectively ending most immigration from Asia.

Repatriation: During the Great Depression of the 1930s, policies led to forceful repatriation of Hispanic Americans, despite many being born in the USA.
Discrimination and Scapegoating: Economic difficulties led to increased discrimination and scapegoating of Hispanic communities, particularly Mexican Americans.
Low Wages and Poor Working Conditions: Hispanic Americans, due to racism and language barriers, often ended up in jobs with low wages and poor working conditions.