What was a major impact of the film, Birth of a Nation?

Grew resentment towards blacks & made KKK grow to natl. org.

In what way did South Carolina and other southern states contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

Great Migration brought blacks to the north who participated

Why was the the novel Porgy, & other Southern Literary Renaissance works important to SC?

It answered the critics who thought the South had no culture

The 1920s in America was a time of...

economic prosperity with a distinct cultural feel

What was the impact of Prohibition on South Carolina?

An increase in crime from bootlegging

What was the goal of Prohibition, which began with the passing of the 18th amendment?

It attempted to outlaw and get rid of alcohol in America

In the 1920s, the influence of mass media such as radios began to shape America in what way?

Nationalization of culture across America

How did SC start promoting tourism as a replacement industry for agriculture?

Developing coastal areas, Building hotels, Preserving historic sites

What was the Southern Literary Renaissance?

A rebirth of great writing produced by southern authors

What was the Harlem Renaissance that spread to other major cities in the North?

A celebration of black music, art, dance, and literature

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1
What was a major impact of the film, Birth of a Nation?
It showed the horrors of the KKK and ended it
Grew resentment towards blacks & made KKK grow to natl. org.
It proved the film industry was growing to control America
It led to a better understanding of the Civil War
2
In what way did South Carolina and other southern states contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?
Many blacks wrote books about SC and toured the state
Republicans in the South rallied for the Renaissance
Democrats in SC fought against funding the Renaissance
Great Migration brought blacks to the north who participated
3
Many blacks from South Carolina were drawn to war industry jobs in what part of the country?
East
South
North
Midland
4
Why was the the novel Porgy, & other Southern Literary Renaissance works important to SC?
Books and movies were great money makers for the poor south
First time women could share experiences through art
Proved that northern writers knew about the South
It answered the critics who thought the South had no culture
5
The 1920s in America was a time of...
extreme poverty and hardship for many Americans
economic prosperity with a distinct cultural feel
violence and war due to all of the world conflicts
weak development with no major improvements in life
6
What was the impact of Prohibition on South Carolina?
There was a boost in tourism to the state
Less crime and more family involvement
An increase in crime from bootlegging
It ended the textile industry in the state
7
Which new consumer products led to the growth of suburbs outside of cities in South Carolina?
telephones
trollies
hotels
automobiles
8
What was the goal of Prohibition, which began with the passing of the 18th amendment?
It attempted to outlaw and get rid of alcohol in America
To allow all women to vote in the country regardless of race
To give the national government the right to tax income
It gave people the right to direct elect their senators
9
In the 1920s, the influence of mass media such as radios began to shape America in what way?
Nationalization of culture across America
More participation in world politics
There was a sharp decline in movie attendance
More read newspapers to confirm what they heard
10
How did SC start promoting tourism as a replacement industry for agriculture?
Developing coastal areas
Building hotels
Preserving historic sites
They brought the boll weevil
11
What was the Southern Literary Renaissance?
A rebirth of great writing produced by southern authors
A rebirth in black culture with jazz music, art, and dancing
The start of suburb life surrounding southern cities
Southern mass media coming back to life with radio & movies
12
What was the Harlem Renaissance that spread to other major cities in the North?
A celebration of black music, art, dance, and literature
Migration patters of over 6 million blacks leaving the south
A rebirth in Southern literature and those who dissed it
An awakening period in Europe with scientific discoveries

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