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1920s U.S History the Harlem Renaissance Project by: Abdu, Julia, Calvin and Tadhg

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1
Why did it occur in harlem?
new jobs
more struggles
better opportunities
less discrimination in the north
2
Who was Duke Ellington?
Famous Poet
famous jazz musician
introducer of the Charleston to the black community
a media entreppeneurer
3
What forms of music arose in this time period?
hip-hop and blues
jazz and blues
square dancing
rap and pop
4
Who was Langston Hughes
poet
dancer
singer
novilist
5
What important event occured that allowed this movement to happen?
great journey
immigration
great migration
rally
6
Where did many artists convene?
Harlem
The Cotton Club
speakesies
theaters
7
Who was one of the most prominent actors in 1920s?
Langston Hughes
Charles Gilpin
Vachel Lindsay
Sydney
8
What was the central theme behind the harlem renaissance art?
new arts
famous black people
the struggles of immigrants in Harlem
expression of black lives and struggles
9
What is the Charleston?
a dance
a song
a genre of music
a landmark
10
Who was Louis Armstrong?
dancer
musician
author
singer