Harlem Renaissance Exit Ticket

This Langston Hughes poem illustrates a major theme of the Harlem Renaissance by (SSUSH16e DOK 2)

• Detailing mistreatment of Africa Americans by the music industry

• Stressing the need for economic reform

• Supporting the creation of colleges operated by African Americans

• Expressing the pride and hope of many African Americans

The Harlem Renaissance can best be described as a (SSUSH16e DOK1)

• Renewal of religious fundamentalism

• black expression of racial heritage

• New era in Broadway musicals

• Revival of Dutch culture in New York City

Which statement BEST explains the importance of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The movement enabled African Americans to dominate local politics in the North.

• The movement brought an end to oppressive Jim Crow laws throughout the South.

• The movement challenged stereotypes and helped to develop a shared cultural identity for African Americans.

• The movement dramatically improved living conditions in tenements in major metropolitan areas of the country.

Which of the following events helped begin the great migration?

• Reconstruction

• Civil War

• Emancipation

• WW1

What type of music was popularized during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Jazz
• Hip Hop
• Country
• Rock