What was the Harlem Renaissance?

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement, The Movement redefined Black culture, challenging racial stereotypes, period of creativity among African American writers, artists, musicians, The Harlem Renaissance had a profound impact on American culture

Langston Hughes was ........ (chose ONE that apply)

Known his works addressed racism and identity, Known for his poetry

What are Jim Crow laws in the South?

Laws that hindered AA from expressing rights and segrated them from whites

What was the MOST important factor that contributed to the Harlem renaissance?

the great migration of AA to northern cities

How did Palmer Hayden's art reflect the Harlem Renaissance?

Celebrated resiliance of AA comunity

Who was Fats Waller and how did he contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

Was a Jazz Pianist and composer and represented AA culture with his lyrics

What was the "New Negro Movement"

AA used music, dance, and culture to gain civil and political right

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Harlem Renaissance Period 4

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What was NOT an area that contributed to making the 1920s era a “Cultural Revolution"
African American literature
African American Movies
African American Art
African American Music
2
What became a central part of life in Harlem?
Jazz and blues
meditation
crime
hip hop and rap
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What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural, social, and artistic movement
The Movement redefined Black culture, challenging racial stereotypes
period of creativity among African American writers, artists, musicians
The Harlem Renaissance had a profound impact on American culture
4
Langston Hughes was ........ (chose ONE that apply)
Known his works addressed racism and identity
the first African American congressman
Known for his poetry
Famous Jazz musician who reinvented blues and jazz
5
Who is NOT famous artist that rose during the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
Harriet Tubman
Archibald Motley
Fats Waller
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What are Jim Crow laws in the South?
Laws that hindered AA from expressing rights and segrated them from whites
AA were barred from owning land
Jim Crow laws allowed slavery to be brought back through a legal loop hole
Scared AA into leaving the South and moving North
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What was the MOST important factor that contributed to the Harlem renaissance?
the great migration of AA to northern cities
decrease in crime in cities
Increase in Harlem population
rise in popularity of jazz and blues
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How did Palmer Hayden's art reflect the Harlem Renaissance?
His work didn't reflect the Harlem Renaissance, mostly depicting rural lan
Celebrated resiliance of AA comunity
His work lacked a political or social message and didn't reflect anything
Hayden's art reflected the European Renaissance
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Who was Fats Waller and how did he contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?
Was a Jazz Pianist and composer and represented AA culture with his lyrics
Created popular hats that defined Harlem Fashion
He made football popular in Harlem City
Was a singer and dancer who created dances that that fought against racism
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What was the "New Negro Movement"
Mahatma Gandhi lead protest in India against the East India Company
AA used music, dance, and culture to gain civil and political right
MLK Jr. organized and lead protests against racial segregation.
AA migrated to the north in massive movements to escape southern racism

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