The Harlem Renaissance

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What was the Harlem Renaissance?

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A cultural, social, and artistic movement in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

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Which city was the center of the Harlem Renaissance?

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New York City

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Name one famous writer from the Harlem Renaissance.

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Langston Hughes

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What type of art was popular during the Harlem Renaissance? Options: Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Impressionism.

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New Negro Movement

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Who was known as the 'Father of the Harlem Renaissance'?

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Alain Locke

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What impact did the Harlem Renaissance have on African American culture?

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Promoted and celebrated artistic, literary, and intellectual achievements

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Name one famous musician from the Harlem Renaissance.

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Duke Ellington

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What were some of the themes explored in the literature of the Harlem Renaissance?

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Racial pride, effects of racism, African American experience, search for identity and equality

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What role did the Great Migration play in the development of the Harlem Renaissance?

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The Great Migration brought a large number of African Americans to the North, leading to a concentration of talent, ideas, and creativity in Harlem.

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How did the Harlem Renaissance contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

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By providing a platform for African American artists, writers, and intellectuals to express their experiences and advocate for social and political change.