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Realignment of the Democratic Party

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The shift in Democratic Party coalition and political support resulting from African American migration to northern urban centers during the 1910–1940 period.

AP course connection

Topic 7.10: 7.10 The New Deal

Unit 7

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