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Harlem Renaissance
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Reviews historical context of Harlem Renaissance
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1
The Harlem Hellfighters fought under the
command
of which country?
UK
France
US
Germany
2
What were challenges faced by African Americans?
Sometimes forced to eat and sleep outside
Long periods without proper clothing
All of these
Treated with hostility
3
Which Harlem Renaissance artist was known for using bright colors set against black and brown figures?
Bessie Smith
Jacob Lawrence
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
4
What were PUSH factors African Americans experienced in the South under Jim Crow Laws?
Better wages in factories
Educational opportunites
improved housing conditions
Racism and discrimination
5
Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
A group from Harlem, New York that worked to impove race relations
A group of people who worked for women's suffrage
An African American regiment that did NOT fight in WWI
The most celebrated African American regiment in WWI
6
What is the meaning of this political cartoon?
Lincoln is angry because the Harlem Hellfighters are losing the battle
None of these
Lincoln is proud of the strength and dominance of the Harlem Hellfighters
Lincoln is disappointed with the Harlem Hellfighters
7
Why were African Americans able to find well-paying jobs in Northern cities?
Immigration made no impact on African American employment
Less immigration to the United States so more available jobs
More immigration to the United States so there were no jobs
None of these
8
Why did African Americans want to leave the South?
both of these
to find better lives in the North and West
to escape oppression in the South
none of these
9
Harlem Renaissance musician known as the "King of Swing."
Louis Armstrong
Jacob Lawrence
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
10
This style of music flourished throughout the 1920s, especially in Harlem, NY.
soul
jazz
classic
swing
11
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A city in New Jersey.
The growth of art, music, literature and politics that began in the 1920's.
A French museum in Paris.
The beginning of the cold war.
12
What military honors were given to African Americans in WWI?
Perfect Attendance Certificates
All African American soldiers received honors for military service
No military honors were given
Croix de Guerre and Medal of Honor
13
After World War I, what was the state of race relations in the United States?
race relations remained unchanged
There was a decrease in racial tension
Race relations led to WWII
There was an increase in racial tension
14
Harlem Renaissance laid the groundwork for future writers and artists, as well as ____________
Prohibition
Anti-tax demonstrations
the Civil Rights Movement
the Women's Rights Movement
15
What is the meaning of the caption "The color line has reached the North?"
White Americans wanted to move North.
African Americans wanted to leave the North.
African Americans still faced discrimination and segregation in the North.
White Ameicans are asking why the rope is there.
16
____________ was a time when large numbers of African Americas left the South.
The Great Migration
The Great Depression
The Major Exodus
The Big Move
17
When did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
1920's and 30's
1940's and 50's
1870's and 80's
1890's and 1900
18
What cities did African Americans move to in the West, North and Midwest?
Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia
Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma
Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina
Atlanta, New Orleans, Tallahassee
19
What was the purpose of Jim Crow laws?
free the slaves
end World War I
give black people the right to vote
enforce segregation
20
African American singer known for "singing the blues"?
Bessie Smith
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
Will Smith
