Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration

Who is best know for their contributions to jazz music? 

• Louis Armstrong
• Langston Hughs
• Bessie Smith 
• Jim Crow 

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The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as:

• The time period in which African Americans joined the war effort during World War I
• A time period when African Americans came to the city to look for jobs
  
• A time period in which African Americans fought against the discrimination in New York City
• A time period where African Americans celebrated their culture and roots through music, art, and literature

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In what state is Harlem located?

• California
• New York
• New Orleans
• Illinois

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What was the Great Migration? 

• Movement of younger generations from southern rural areas to northern cities
• Movement of women from southern rural areas to northern cities
• Movement of African Americans  from southern rural areas to northern cities
• A migration of Canadian geese to the south during winter months 

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What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance? 

• promoted the growth of New York cities
• promoted culture identity of African Americans 
• it fought discrimination in southern cities
• it established programs such as the NAACP

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Which of the following is a pull factor of the Great Migration? 

• racical discrimination
• lynching in southern cities
• new opportunity and chance of equality in northern cities
• mass poverty in northern cities

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Which of the following is a push factor in the Great Migration? 

• racial disrimination and lynching in southern cities
• job opportunity in northern cities
• better equality opportunities in the north 
• none of the above

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Who promoted the back to Africa movement? 

• Marcus Garvey 
• Langston Hughes 
• Zora Neal Hurston 
• Duke Ellington 

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When did the Harlem Renaissance take place?

• The end of WW1 and the 1930's
• 1930's-1940's
• 1900's-1920's
• 1910's-1920's

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Who was Langston Hughes?

• A popular swing dance singer
• Owner of a popular Speak Easy 
• A famous poet and writer 
• A famous actor

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