Starting in the 1920s, the oppressive world of the Jim Crow south began to drive BlackAmericans northward, where jobs and opportunities were far better. While anti-black racismwasn't just found in the south, the newly arrive residents of cities like St. Joseph, Detroit, andChicago had a great chance of upward mobility than they did elsewhere.

This movement of people became known as the Great Migration and would span over fiftyyears! Cities in the north were shaped forever by this movement and today, the story of Blackhistory is their history.

Over the next several pages, you'll join in on the journey. With three paths to follow, you'lllearn how each of our migrators settled into their new homes. This workbook is designed tobe played with multiple times until all the stories have been explored. Don't stop with just one!

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Start Here

Below are three people looking to make the journey north. Pick one and follow their paththrough the maze to see where they are going!

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John Williams Alabama

The Morgan FamilySouth Carolina

Pearl SmithTennessee

Gary, IN1943

Cassopolis1922

St. Joseph1965

John Williams

John is moving north to find better work in the steel mills of Gary, IN. Here he hopes to makemore money then he was down in Alabama so he can go to college. While he is in Gary, he willbe drafted into the Army to join the fight in World War II. Can you find all the words aboutJohn's new world?

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SteelAgingAlloyMetal

Blast FurnaceConversion

FinishScrubber

John Williams

John loves to fish on his off time, but since he's new in the area, he's not sure where to go. Aco-worker told him that Wolf Lake in Hammond was a good spot. Help John navigate the newarea to reach his fishing spot.

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The Morgan Family

The Morgan family is moving to Michigan! Mr. Morgan learned that he was given a fruit farmoutside of Cassopolis by his aunt. But when he arrived, he found an empty field! Help Mr. andMrs. Morgan decide what can grow in Michigan and what cant by crossing out the plants thatcannot grow here.

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The Morgan Family

Mrs. Morgan helps around the fruit farm and has a small garden for the family. But her gardenkeeps getting destroyed by animals! Can you match the foot print to the animal so Mrs.Morgan can keep them out? For an extra activity, color each of the animals!

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Pearl Smith

Tennessee isn't just cutting it for Pearl Smith any more. She's wanting to be a fashion designerand an old friend from school has a dress shop that needs help. While St. Joseph isn't Paris orNew York, Pearl is sure she make her mark. She's made a dress, but needs help with thedesign - can you help her?

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Pearl Smith

Mrs. Upton is looking for a new dress for an upcoming party and has hired Pearl to make it! But she only has $100.00 to spend. Pearl will charge Mrs. Upton $50.00 to make the dressand $50.00 for materials. Can you help Pearl find the right materials to stay in budget?

Final List

Fabric: ___________________Thread: __________________Stones: __________________Buttons: _________________Ribbon: __________________

Final Cost of Materials: _______

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Red Fabric - $3.00 per yardBlue Fabric: $1.00 per yardYellow Fabric: $5.00 per yard

Shopping List

5 bolts of fabric10 spools of thread

1 box of Rhinestones1 box of buttons1 roll of ribbon

Black Thread: $0.50 per spoolWhite Thread: $0.25 per spoolGold Thread: $1.00 per spool

Fake stones: $5.00 per boxReal stones: $20.00 per box

Plastic buttons: $2.00 per boxWooden buttons: $4.00 per boxPearl buttons: $5.00 per box

Wide ribbon: $1.00 per rollSkinny ribbon: $0.50 per roll

Answer Key

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Steel Mill Word Search Fishing Maze

Morgan Fruit Farm

Limes, lemons, oranges, and kiwi cannotbe grown in Michigan. All the rest can!

Paw Print Challenge

Design a Dress

There is no answer to this puzzle! Your childcan use their imagination to come up with all

sorts of combinations!