The Great Migration didn't happen for a few decades after 1870. States like South Carolina, Alabama etc. were majority African American until the 1920's and 30's
i realize this. but when they were freed in mississippi, most in that state were african american. they either had their own land, or moved away with their money.
others were freed with nothing. no home. no money.
so they were hired by other african americans, europeans or put into camps by the government.
the reason why mississippi's majority went to minority because after a few years of being a free land, they taxed the land like whoa and most couldnt afford it and lost their land.
then the migration went into full swing.
so yeah. thanks for bringing that up