AP African American Studies Flashcards: Afro-Caribbean Migration
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What was the intellectual impact of Afro-Caribbean immigrants on Black social movements in the U.S.?
Afro-Caribbean intellectuals helped radicalize Black thought by infusing their experiences of Black empowerment and autonomy into these movements.
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What was the intellectual impact of Afro-Caribbean immigrants on Black social movements in the U.S.?
Afro-Caribbean intellectuals helped radicalize Black thought by infusing their experiences of Black empowerment and autonomy into these movements.
An Afro-Caribbean immigrant who is Catholic and speaks Spanish arrives in New York in 1925. What two types of diversity does this person add to the local African American community?
This individual contributes to both the religious diversity (being Catholic) and linguistic diversity (speaking Spanish) of the community.
Where did most Afro-Caribbean immigrants settle in the U.S. during the early twentieth century?
The majority of Afro-Caribbean immigrants settled in Florida and New York.
Approximately how many Afro-Caribbean immigrants arrived in the U.S. between 1899 and 1937?
More than 140,000 Afro-Caribbean immigrants arrived in the United States during this period.
What specific global event contributed to the decline of Caribbean economies, pushing people to migrate?
The decline of Caribbean economies during the First World War was a significant 'push' factor for migration.
Name two religious denominations that grew within African American communities due to Afro-Caribbean migration.
Catholic, Anglican, and Episcopalian denominations became more common in African American communities.
How did Afro-Caribbean migration increase the diversity within African American communities?
It increased religious diversity (Catholic, Anglican, Episcopalian) and linguistic diversity, as many immigrants came from non-English-speaking islands.
Term: 'Push' factor for Afro-Caribbean migration.
A key 'push' factor was the economic decline in the Caribbean, which limited opportunities and encouraged people to leave.
Why might an Afro-Caribbean immigrant's perspective on 'Black empowerment' differ from that of an African American in the early 20th century?
The immigrant may have come from a majority-Black society with more autonomy, offering a different viewpoint compared to someone living under U.S. segregation.
What were the primary drivers for Afro-Caribbean migration to the U.S. in the first half of the twentieth century?
Migrants were pushed by declining Caribbean economies during WWI and pulled by economic, political, and educational opportunities in the U.S. due to its expanding influence.
Besides creating cultural blends, what was another, more negative, initial effect of Afro-Caribbean migration on African American communities?
The arrival of these new immigrants also sparked tensions within established African American communities.
Term: 'Pull' factor for Afro-Caribbean migration.
Key 'pull' factors included the economic, political, and educational opportunities available in the United States.
What was the dual social effect of Afro-Caribbean immigration on existing African American communities?
The arrival of Afro-Caribbean immigrants sparked social tensions but also resulted in the creation of new blends of Black culture.
How did the U.S. acquisition of the Panama Canal in 1903 relate to Afro-Caribbean migration?
This event exemplified the expansion of U.S. economic and political interests in the Caribbean, which was a key factor driving migration to the United States.