Great Northern Migration

The Great Northern Migration refers to the large-scale movement of people, primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when many Americans and Europeans moved westward across the United States to settle in the Great Northern region. Motivated by opportunities for land, jobs, and a better life, settlers traveled via expanding railroads to areas like North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota. This migration transformed the region’s demographics, economy, and landscape, contributing to the development of agriculture and towns. It was a significant movement shaping the settlement and growth of northern parts of the U.S. During this period, millions sought new beginnings in the expanding frontier.