Harlem Renaissance Flashcard

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What period is referred to as the "golden age" for many African Americans, as mentioned in the text?

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The 1920s

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What was the Great Migration?

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

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According to the text, what percentage of African Americans lived in the South after the end of slavery?

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90%

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How did many African Americans respond to their shared common experiences and uncertain present circumstances during the Great Migration?

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By not wallowing in self-pity and having an optimistic outlook

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What were the "push" factors that contributed to the Great Migration of African Americans to the North?

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The Jim Crow Laws and the threat of hate groups in the South

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What was the "pull" factor that attracted African Americans to move to the North during the Great Migration?

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The booming economy and numerous industrial jobs in the North

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By 1930, how much had the African American population in Harlem, New York City, increased? Options: From 50,000 to over 100,000 in six years, From 50,000 to over 200,000, From 100,000 to over 200,000 in six years, From 100,000 to over 300,000

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From 50,000 to over 200,000

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What was the Harlem Renaissance?

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An explosion of cultural pride and rebirth of African American culture

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Who was one of the most creative writers of the Harlem Renaissance known for rejecting the influences of white poets and writing with the rhythmic meter of blues and jazz?

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Langston Hughes

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What did Claude McKay urge African Americans to do through his powerful poetry verses?

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To stand up for their rights