Pgs 1-5 Present CS18 Social Changes in the 1920's

Multiple Choice

What were the key social changes in the 1920s that contributed to the Harlem Renaissance?

• Increased competition for jobs

• Women's suffrage

• Prohibition

• African-American migration

Multiple Choice

During the Great Migration, African Americans moved from

• South to West
• East to West
• South to North
• North to South

Multiple Choice

The Great Migration refers to

• The movement of African Americans from the south to the north

• The movement of African Americans from the north to the south

• The spread of African culture after slavery ended

• The advocacy of political union of all the indigenous inhabitants of Africa

Open Ended

Who was Claude McKay and what role did he play in the Harlem Renaissance?

Multiple Choice

What was the essence of the Harlem Renaissance as described in the text?

• A movement for African American rights

• A literary and artistic movement

• A jazz music festival

• A political campaign

Multiple Choice

How did Langston Hughes contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?

• His instrumental music made jazz and blues popular across the United States.

• His writings and poems reflected the culture and heritage of African Americans.

• His Hollywood films conveyed real life in the Harlem ghetto.

• His art portrayed the beauty of the people living in the inner city of New York

Open Ended

Describe the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture in the 1920s.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary focus of the Harlem Renaissance in relation to black literature?

• Ghetto realism

• Political activism

• Aesthetic appreciation

• Historical documentation

Multiple Select

(check all that apply)

The Harlem Renaissance :

• Originated out of the Harlem neighborhoods in New York

• Originated out of the Deep South

• Brought about many African-American cultural influences today

• Took place in the early 16th century in Europe

• A time when African-American achievements in art, music, and literature flourished

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best identifies the main idea about Armstrong in the text?

• He succeeded internationally as a jazz musician and introduced new styles of music.
• He didn’t realize his full potential until he was an adult due to hardships as a child.
• He is well-remembered musician but his style is no longer practiced today.
• He used his popularity to address injustices during the Civil Rights movement.

Multiple Choice

Who was known for popularizing "scat" singing in jazz?

• Bessie Smith

• Louis Armstrong

• Cab Calloway

• Duke Ellington