African American Culture and Politics

African American Culture and Politics

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Great Migration?

Back

Mass movement of Blacks from South to the North

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the era of emerging African American artists called?

Back

Harlem Renaissance

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the FIRST important writer of the Harlem Renaissance?

Back

Claude McKay

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which WASN'T a great jazz musician of the Harlem Renaissance? Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Rick James

Back

Rick James

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the first musical written, produced, and performed by African American? Options: Sparkle, The Wiz, Hamilton, Shuffle Along

Back

Shuffle Along

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What impact did African Americans have in elections?

Back

They were a powerful voting block and could sway elections.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the first African American representative to Congress from a Northern state?

Back

Oscar DePriest

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, which promoted black pride and unity?

Back

Marcus Garvey