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Harlem Renaissance
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Reviews historical context of Harlem Renaissance
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1
Why were African Americans able to find well-paying jobs in Northern cities?
Less immigration to the United States so more available jobs
None of these
Immigration made no impact on African American employment
More immigration to the United States so there were no jobs
2
What cities did African Americans move to in the West, North and Midwest?
Atlanta, New Orleans, Tallahassee
Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina
Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma
Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia
3
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.
4
What were challenges faced by African Americans?
All of these
Sometimes forced to eat and sleep outside
Long periods without proper clothing
Treated with hostility
5
This style of music flourished throughout the 1920s, especially in Harlem, NY.
soul
jazz
classic
swing
6
The Harlem Hellfighters fought under the
command
of which country?
UK
France
US
Germany
7
Harlem Renaissance musician known as the "King of Swing."
Langston Hughes
Jacob Lawrence
Louis Armstrong
Duke Ellington
8
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The beginning of the cold war.
A city in New Jersey.
The growth of art, music, literature and politics that began in the 1920's.
A French museum in Paris.
9
After World War I, what was the state of race relations in the United States?
There was an increase in racial tension
There was a decrease in racial tension
Race relations led to WWII
race relations remained unchanged
10
Harlem Renaissance laid the groundwork for future writers and artists, as well as ____________
the Civil Rights Movement
the Women's Rights Movement
Anti-tax demonstrations
Prohibition
11
Which Harlem Renaissance artist was known for using bright colors set against black and brown figures?
Jacob Lawrence
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
Bessie Smith
12
Who were the Harlem Hellfighters?
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
A group from Harlem, New York that worked to impove race relations
13
What was the purpose of Jim Crow laws?
give black people the right to vote
free the slaves
enforce segregation
end World War I
14
Why did African Americans want to leave the South?
none of these
to find better lives in the North and West
to escape oppression in the South
both of these
15
What military honors were given to African Americans in WWI?
All African American soldiers received honors for military service
Perfect Attendance Certificates
No military honors were given
Croix de Guerre and Medal of Honor
16
____________ was a time when large numbers of African Americas left the South.
The Great Depression
The Big Move
The Great Migration
The Major Exodus
17
When did the Harlem Renaissance take place?
1890's and 1900
1920's and 30's
1870's and 80's
1940's and 50's
18
African American singer known for "singing the blues"?
Will Smith
Bessie Smith
Duke Ellington
Langston Hughes
19
What is the meaning of this political cartoon?
None of these
Lincoln is angry because the Harlem Hellfighters are losing the battle
Lincoln is proud of the strength and dominance of the Harlem Hellfighters
Lincoln is disappointed with the Harlem Hellfighters
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What were PUSH factors African Americans experienced in the South under Jim Crow Laws?
improved housing conditions
Racism and discrimination
Educational opportunites
Better wages in factories
