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Harlem Renaissance
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1
The mass movement of Black Americans from the South to the North after the Civil War is called
The Movement of the Masses
The Trail of Tears
The Lengthy Hike
The Great Migration
2
What is another name for the Harlem Renaissance Movement?
The New Negro Movement
The Jazzy Era
The New Cultural Era
The Art Era
3
Along with factory workers, what other kinds of people came North during the Great Migration?
Criminals
Southern white celebrities
Black artists, writers, & musicians
The homeless
4
Along with industrial workers, what other kinds of people did the Great Migration bring North?
Southern celebrities such as Nick Saban and Blake Shelton
Talented black artists, writers, & musicians
Criminals
Homeless people
5
What kind of music do we typically associate with the Harlem Renaissance?
bluegrass
jazz and blues
Death metal
classical
6
Famous for works such as “America” and “If We Must Die”/ won the William E. Harmon award
Claude McKay
Langston Hughes
Zora Neale Hurston
7
What is the best definition for the Harlem Renaissance?
A time when racism finally came to an end
period before the Civil War when Blacks flocked to the North
Explosion of art created by African Americans in the 20s&30s
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Which war created millions of job opportunities in the North during this time period?
WWI
The Vietnam War
The Civil War
The Iraqi War
9
Which of these is
NOT
a central focus of the Harlem Renaissance movement?
Celebrating art, lit, & music created by the Black community
Fighting to end racial discrimination and violence
Understanding and celebrating racial identity
Working to make sure schools remained “separate but equal”
10
Why did Langston Hughes come under fire by African-Americans during the Harlem Renaissance?
Because he grew up in the South, not in Harlem
They thought he was a “sell out”
They thought he had no idea what he was talking about
They thought he was making them look bad
11
Writer who was disliked due to views on race, spent last 20 yrs. of life working as a maid.
Langston Hughes
Zora Neale Hurston
Claude McKay
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Known for incorporating jazz and blues rhythms into his/her work.
Zora Neale Hurston
Langston Hughes
Claude McKay
13
Which neighborhood in New York became the central hub of the cultural explosion?
Northport
Manhattan
West side
Harlem
14
Which of these is NOT a central focus of the Harlem Renaissance movement?
Obtaining voting rights for women
Celebrating art & culture that the black community created
Understanding and celebrating racial identity
Fighting to end racial discrimination and violence
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What does the word "renaissance" mean?
Coming to America
coming of age
rebirth
decay
