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What was a significant factor leading to the Harlem Renaissance?

  • The establishment of new art schools in Harlem
  • The decline of racism in the South
  • The economic boom of the southern states
  • The Great Migration of African Americans to northern cities (correct)

What was the purpose of the Black Codes during the Reconstruction era?

  • To abolish racial segregation in the South
  • To restrict the lives of newly freed slaves (correct)
  • To promote equality and justice for African Americans
  • To provide economic opportunities for African Americans

What was a common practice used by white mobs to intimidate black communities in the South?

  • Lynching (correct)
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Integration
  • Educational reform

What was the primary reason for the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan after WWI?

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What was the impact of the Great Migration on the northern cities?

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Who were two jazz musicians greatly admired for their creative musical styles during the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington perform, which was a famous jazz nightclub in Harlem?

<p>Cotton Club (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following singers were renowned jazz and blues singers during the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, and Ma Rainey (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who significantly impacted the Harlem Renaissance movement by exploring themes surrounding the black experience in America through writing?

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What artistic discipline did Langston Hughes combine with poetry, earning admiration during the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>Music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event contributed to the mass migration of African Americans to northern cities in the 1920s?

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Who were influential female artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>Zora Neale Hurston and Bessie Smith (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which art form became a major symbol of the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>Jazz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial name of the Harlem Renaissance?

<p>New Negro Movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Claude McKay's poem 'If We Must Die' reflect?

<p>Passion for equality and respect in the Harlem Renaissance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What was the Great Migration?

The mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North.

What was the purpose of Black Codes?

To restrict/control the lives and freedoms of newly freed slaves after the Civil War.

What is Lynching?

A form of violence used to terrorize and intimidate black communities, often resulting in death.

Why did the KKK resurge after WWI?

To instill fear and terror in Black and Jewish communities, aiming to suppress their rights and progress.

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Impact of the Great Migration?

It fostered a rich cultural environment and led to the rise of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Who were Armstrong & Ellington?

They are known for their innovative styles in jazz, performing at venues like the Cotton Club.

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What was the Cotton Club?

A famous, but segregated, jazz nightclub in Harlem that featured prominent black performers.

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Who were Bessie, Mamie and Ma?

Influential blues and jazz singers celebrated during the Harlem Renaissance.

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Who was Langston Hughes?

He explored Black experiences in America, fusing many artistic disciplines.

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Hughes' artistic fusion?

The combination of musical elements and poetic expression.

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WWI's effect on migration?

It created job opportunities in the North, prompting many African Americans to relocate.

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Who were Hurston and Smith?

Zora Neale Hurston was a writer and Bessie Smith was a blues singer.

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Jazz as a symbol?

Became a prominent symbol representing the culture and innovation of the Harlem Renaissance.

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What was the 'New Negro'?

An earlier designation for the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting the emergence of a new Black identity.

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McKay's 'If We Must Die'?

The poem expressed a passionate call for equality, dignity, and resistance against oppression during the Harlem Renaissance.

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Study Notes

The Harlem Renaissance: Art, Activism, and African American Culture in the 1920s

  • Jim Crow laws segregated public facilities, creating racial tension and violence.
  • The start of WWI led to a mass migration of African Americans to northern cities for better job opportunities.
  • The Red Summer of 1919 saw racial riots erupt in American cities, worsening the situation for African Americans.
  • Black veterans returning from World War One faced discrimination and violence.
  • Claude McKay's poem "If We Must Die" reflects the passion for equality and respect in the Harlem Renaissance.
  • The Harlem Renaissance, initially called the New Negro Movement, aimed for social and political change.
  • The Harlem Renaissance had a lasting impact on the Civil Rights Movement, influencing art, music, and activism.
  • Female artists like Zora Neale Hurston and Bessie Smith were influential during the Harlem Renaissance.
  • The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded during this period.
  • Harlem Renaissance art expressed themes of African heritage, racism, and the push for equality.
  • Black Renaissance artists, such as Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller and Augusta Savage, created impactful works.
  • Jazz, a major symbol of the Harlem Renaissance, was initially met with resistance but later influenced modern music genres.

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