Harlem Renaissance and African-American Culture of the 1920s
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Which mass movement led to the Harlem Renaissance in the early 20th century?

  • The Trail of Tears
  • The Great Migration (correct)
  • The Oregon Trail
  • The California Gold Rush
  • What tactics were used to disenfranchise Southern blacks after Reconstruction?

  • Free educational programs
  • Equal voting opportunities
  • Affirmative action policies
  • Grandfather clause and literacy tests (correct)
  • Which organization re-emerged in the 1920s, contributing to violence and hostility towards blacks in the South?

  • Black Panthers
  • United Farm Workers (UFW)
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Ku Klux Klan (correct)
  • Which district became a cultural hub for black intellectuals and artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

    <p>Harlem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for addressing societal issues within the black community through independent films during the early 20th century?

    <p>Oscar Micheaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist was part of the Harlem Renaissance and made significant contributions to black music?

    <p>Louis Armstrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Harlem Renaissance showcased a mix of intellectual and _____ black Americans.' Complete the statement.

    <p>rural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Prominent figures who emphasized racial pride and celebrated black culture during the Harlem Renaissance included Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, and _____.' Complete the statement.

    <p>Zora Neale Hurston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Important entertainers who broke racial barriers in their respective fields during the early 20th century included Josephine Baker, Bill Bojangles Robinson, and _____.' Complete the statement.

    <p>Paul Robeson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '_____, an independent black filmmaker, contributed to a shift in black representation in cinema.' Fill in the blank.

    <p>Oscar Micheaux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • In the 1920s, black Americans significantly influenced popular culture, particularly through the creation and mainstream acceptance of jazz.
    • The Great Migration was a mass movement of black Americans from the rural South to urban North, leading to the Harlem Renaissance.
    • After Reconstruction, Southern blacks faced disenfranchisement through tactics like the grandfather clause and literacy tests, leading to increased racism and segregation.
    • The Ku Klux Klan re-emerged in the 1920s, contributing to violence and hostility towards blacks in the South.
    • The Harlem district in New York became a cultural hub for black intellectuals and artists during the Harlem Renaissance, fostering creativity and innovation.
    • The Harlem Renaissance showcased a mix of intellectual and rural black Americans, like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, who made significant contributions to black music.
    • Prominent figures in the Harlem Renaissance included Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, and Zora Neale Hurston, who emphasized racial pride and celebrated black culture.
    • Important entertainers during this period included Josephine Baker, Bill Bojangles Robinson, and Paul Robeson, who broke racial barriers in their respective fields.
    • Oscar Micheaux, an independent black filmmaker, addressed societal issues within the black community through his films, contributing to a shift in black representation in cinema.
    • The Harlem Renaissance played a crucial role in promoting racial equality, as it marked a period where black Americans gained recognition and pride in their cultural contributions.

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    This quiz covers the influence of black Americans on popular culture in the 1920s, the impact of the Great Migration, challenges faced by Southern blacks post-Reconstruction, the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, and the significance of the Harlem Renaissance in celebrating black culture and promoting racial equality.

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