The Great Migration PreTest

Questions and Answers

A poet whose works inspired other Harlem Renaissance poets was?

Countee Cullen

James Weldon Johnson

Claude McKay (correct)

Nella Larsen

Which best describes how the Great Migration affected Northern cities?

Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture (correct)

Northern cities forced African Americans into segregated neighborhoods

Northern cities became as segregated as the Southern cities

Northern cities changed very little as African Americans moved in

Which is the best example of an effect of the Harlem Renaissance on music?

It brought the blues to many African American churches

It brought jazz to a wider American audience (correct)

It brought spirituals to many African American churches

It brought ragtime to a wider American audience

The aspects of a specific location that make people want to move away are called?

Push factors Signup and view all the answers

Who was called the 'Shakespeare of Harlem' during the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes Signup and view all the answers

In which city was Harlem located?

New York Signup and view all the answers

Besides jazz, the Harlem Renaissance was also known for African American?

Literature Signup and view all the answers

The Jazz Age occurred during which decade?

1920s Signup and view all the answers

Zora Neale Hurston collected and wrote about African American?

Folk tales Signup and view all the answers

The Chicago Defender called for an end to lynching and segregation. How did this influence the Great Migration?

These were pull factors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Great Migration Overview

The Great Migration refers to the movement of African Americans from the rural South to Northern cities in search of better opportunities and living conditions.
This migration significantly influenced urban culture, politics, and demographics in the North.

Key Figures of the Harlem Renaissance

Claude McKay was a poet whose works inspired many other Harlem Renaissance poets, contributing to the cultural movement.
Langston Hughes, known as the "Shakespeare of Harlem," played a crucial role in popularizing African American literature during this period.

Impact on Northern Cities

The influx of African Americans led to increased cultural diversity in Northern cities as they shared their rich heritage and traditions.
Northern cities became more integrated, although segregation sometimes persisted.

Music Influence

The Harlem Renaissance had a profound impact on music, particularly in bringing jazz to a wider American audience, marking a significant cultural shift in the 1920s.

Understanding Migration Factors

Push factors are elements that compel people to leave a particular location, such as economic hardships or social injustices.
Pull factors attract individuals to new locations, such as job opportunities or a more favorable social environment.

Cultural Contributions

The Harlem Renaissance was marked not only by a flourishing of literature but also by developments in music and visual arts, establishing a new cultural identity for African Americans.
Zora Neale Hurston notably contributed by collecting and documenting African American folk tales, preserving cultural narratives.

Historical Context

The Jazz Age, a term associated with the 1920s, highlights the significance of jazz music during this time and its roots in African American culture.
Publications like the Chicago Defender advocated for social reforms, including the end of lynching and segregation, acting as motivating forces for the Great Migration.

Description

Test your knowledge on the Great Migration and its impact on Northern cities during the Harlem Renaissance. This pre-test includes key figures and the changes brought about by the arrival of African Americans in urban areas.