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What were the causes and effects of Afro-Caribbean migration?
Cause: Economic hardship, Effect: Cultural blending.
What were the causes and effects of U.S. influence in the Caribbean?
Cause: Control of Panama Canal, Effect: Increased job opportunities.
What were the causes and effects of political instability?
Cause: Dictatorships, Effect: Seeking political asylum.
What were the causes and effects of radicalization of Black thought?
Cause: Intellectual influence, Effect: Challenged reformist strategies.
What was the significance of WWI regarding Afro-Caribbean migration?
WWI disrupted Caribbean economies, leading to job losses and prompting migration.
What was the impact of the Panama Canal's construction on Afro-Caribbean migration?
Increased U.S. presence and investment, creating job opportunities that attracted migrants.
What was the Immigration Act of 1924?
U.S. law aimed at restricting immigration from certain regions based on race and origin.
When did the peak of Afro-Caribbean migration occur?
Between 1899 and 1937, with over 140,000 immigrants arriving in the U.S.
What was the effect of dictatorships in the Caribbean?
Limited freedoms, prompting some to seek political asylum in the U.S.
What impact did the U.S. economic influence have on the Caribbean?
Increased American investment created job opportunities, attracting migrants.
What was the effect of WWI on Caribbean economies?
Caribbean economies suffered due to trade disruptions.
What was the effect of the Immigration Act of 1924?
Aimed to restrict immigration from West Indian colonies with majority Black populations.
What was the effect of the Immigration Act of 1924 on African Americans?
Threatened to keep African Americans a 'hopeless minority' by limiting Black immigration.
What was the effect of the Immigration Act of 1924 on West Indians?
Targeted West Indian colonies with majority Black populations, while allowing unrestricted immigration from Canada.
What was the impact of Afro-Caribbean migration on music?
Led to the mixing of musical styles like jazz and calypso.
What was the impact of Afro-Caribbean migration on religion?
Introduction of Catholic, Anglican, and Episcopalian faiths, as well as practices like Santeria and Vodou.
What was the impact of Afro-Caribbean migration on language?
Introduction of Creole languages and dialects, and bilingualism.