The Harlem Renaissance influenced American society by

increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture

establishing government programs to assist African Americans

encouraging urban renewal projects in major American cities

ending racial segregation of public facilities

What best describes the economic policies of the Presidents in the 1920s? (return to Normalcy)

a decrease in government regulation and support of pro-business policies, big businesses is back

an increase in government regulation and support of pro-labor policies,

an increase in government mediation of labor strikes

a decrease in tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy

Which action was evidence that the prosperity of the roaring 20s was an illusion?

the widespread use of buying on credit

the buying and selling of stocks

the overproduction of consumer goods

the sharp increase in the birth rate

Why was the Republican Party in favor of high tariffs during the 1920s and 1930s?

to prevent the importation of inexpensive foreign goods

to make it easier to sell American goods overseas

to stop farmers from sending surplus crops overseas

to increase the number of imports in the United States

What was the main objective of the artist and authors of the Harlem Renaissance?

to promote pride in African American culture

to encourage more African Americans to attend college

to promote African American owned businesses

to advocate for equal rights for African Americans

How did the Harlem Renaissance expand the influence of African americans in the United States?

It increased awareness of artistic contributions of African Americans.

It promoted passage of civil rights legislation.

It established new, modern neighborhoods for middle-class African Americans.

It supported the election of minorities to public office.

What effect did the film "Birth of a Nation" have on society in America?

The film caused a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan.

The film led to changes in laws preventing the discrimination of African Americans

The film led to the acceptance of the increasing number of immigrants to the U.S.

The film helped to change attitudes towards the role of women in society.

Why are the 1920s often referred to as the "Roaring Twenties"?

There were widespread cultural and social changes during the decade.

Political reforms gave more power to the people.

Open immigration laws introduced many new cultures to the nation

A severe economic recession caused many people to lose their jobs.

What idea does this poem by Langston Hughes demonstrate about the writers, musicians and artist of the Harlem Renaissance?

They paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement by bringing attention to the inequalities suffered by African Americans.

They focused on entertainment for African Americans and had no political message.

They supported violence and aggressive action to achieve equality for African Americans.

They promoted segregation as a way to ensure that African American students had access to art schools.

What effect did these actions have on the United States economy in the 1920s?

They contributed to the Great Depression.

The prompted laissez-faire policies by the government.

What does this picture illustrate about American's belief about the economy of the 1920s?

The United States economy was strong.

The United States needed to limit immigration.

The United States should pursue an isolationist policy.

The United States should return to a period of normalcy.

The artists during the Harlem Renaissance most wanted to

document the experiences of their people

show off their talents (dancing, singing, writing, etc)

Go back to their ancestors' homeland

Separate completely from the rest of America

The Harlem Renaissance was remarkable because

African-American artists were taken seriously

it was the first time African-Americans published their art

So many African-Americans moved to that one neighborhood

That's when the first African-American won an Oscar

How did the Harlem Renaissance most affect society?

People started talking about race in America

Produced great jazz music for dancing

The artists had children that won major awards

African-American artists were considered equal to European-American artists

The Harlem Renaissance helped prove that

only African-Americans can play jazz

African-Americans are better off when separated from other ethnic groups

Langston Hughes is the best poet

The Harlem Renaissance refers to:

A literary and artistic movement celebrating African-American culture

A struggle for civil rights by the NAACP

A program to promote African-American owned businesses

A population increase in Harlem during the 1920s

What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance?

promoted culture identity of African Americans

promoted the growth of New York cities

it fought discrimination in southern cities

it established programs such as the NAACP

What was the "New Negro?"

A new sense of identity and dignity among blacks

A new view on how society treated black people

A jazz musician at the Cotton Club

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The Harlem Renaissance spanned which decade?

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

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The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as

an organization created to help promote African-American businesses

a period of great achievement by African American writers, artists, and performers

a movement that sought to draw people back to the inner cities

a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers

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One goal of the Harlem Renaissance writers was to

support existing racial barriers

increase pride in African American culture

encourage African Americans to create their own political party

cut off connections with mainstream American values

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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

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W.E.B. DuBois was one of the founders of the

NAACP

UNIA-ACL

Cotton Club

Great Migration

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Zora Neale Hurston is best known for which novel?

The Souls of Black Folk

The Weary Blues

Their Eyes Were Watching God

A Dream Deferred

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Langston Hughes was known for being all of the following except a

poet

novelist

actor

social activist

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Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance spanned which decade?

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as

One goal of the Harlem Renaissance writers was to

The Great Migration refers to

W.E.B. DuBois was one of the founders of the

Zora Neale Hurston is best known for which novel?

Langston Hughes was known for being all of the following except a

What literary element does Hughes use in his poem "A Dream Deferred" to show his central idea?

The Harlem Renaissance influenced American society by

What best describes the economic policies of the Presidents in the 1920s? (return to Normalcy)

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