Harlem Renaissance Background

The period after the conclusion of the civil war to around 1877 is called _________________.

• Reconstruction

• Readaptation

• Rebuilding

• Deconstruction

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This happened as a result of African Americans wanting more opportunities for success and job security.

• Harlem Renaissance

• Great Segregation

• Great Migration

• Emancipation

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__________ did not coin the term "New Negro", but he did popularize it.

• Alain Locke

• Langston Hughs

• MLK Jr.

• Marcus Garvey

How did the poetry, music, and literature of the Harlem Renaissance reflect African Americans' feelings about themselves?

• They did their best to conform to what was popular in white American culture at the time.

• They were unsure of letting people see their culture because it was frowned on.

• The poetry, music, and literature showed that they considered themselves inferior to others.

• They tried to dispel stereotypes by showcasing their own culture.

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Started the first black nationalism movement.

• MLK

• MLK Jr.

• Alain Lock

• Marcus Garvey

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________________ focused on making legal changes in the American court system that would undo Jim Crow laws and protect rights for African Americans.

• UNIA

• HRA

• NAACP

• Black Nationalist Movement

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Even though they didn't believe in everything he said, ___________ had an impact on the message of Malcom X and MLK Jr.

• Marcus Garvey

• Langston Hughs

• Zora Hurston

• Antoine Garvey

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The Harlem Renaissance aimed to _______________.

• Further the black nationalism movement

• Earn recognition for black WWI soldiers

• Document the shared experience of black Americans

• Repeal Jim Crow

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The Harlem Renaissance reached it's peak during __________.

• 1920's

• 1910's

• 1930's

• 1900's

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___________ is a famous Harlem painter.

• Zora Hurston

• Henry Garvey

• Aaron Douglas

• Langston Hughes

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