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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 aim of the Immigration Act of 1924?
Restrict 'undesirable racial strains,' including Black immigrants.
What did Domingo urge African Americans to do?
Oppose racial discrimination and advocate for equal treatment.
What was the impact of the Immigration Act?
Threatened to keep African Americans a 'hopeless minority'.
How do reformist and structural change strategies compare?
Reformist: Gradual change within systems | Structural: Fundamental alteration of systems.