Exploring the Harlem Renaissance

What was a significant cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The establishment of the National Urban League

• The founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association

• The migration of over a million Black people to the North

• Introduction of jazz music to mainstream America

What was a common job for Black artists during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Government officials

• Professional athletes

• Industrial plant workers

• University professors

What was the stance of the 'New Negro' as defined by A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen?

• Emphasis on artistic expression as the primary form of activism

• Uncompromising demand for political equality and universal suffrage

• Support for segregation and vocational labor

• Advocacy for returning to Africa

Who was the first Black executive secretary of the NAACP?

• James Weldon Johnson

• Marcus Garvey

• Walter White

• Eugene K. Jones

What was the precursor to Black History Month?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Harlem Renaissance

• Negro History Week

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which organization focused on economic empowerment and vocational training for Black Americans?

• The Black Star Line

• The NAACP

• The National Urban League

• The UNIA

What ideology did Marcus Garvey promote?

• Integrationism

• Capitalism

• Pan-Africanism

• Accommodationism

What was the main goal of the Black Star Line?

• To transport goods throughout the African Diaspora

• To compete with European shipping companies

• To offer luxury cruises for wealthy Black Americans

• To provide military support to African nations

What was a major difference between the ideologies of Marcus Garvey and the NAACP?

• Garvey was a pacifist, while the NAACP supported armed resistance

• Garvey focused on arts, while the NAACP focused on legal battles

• Garvey was against political activism, while the NAACP was heavily involved in it

• Garvey supported segregation, while the NAACP advocated for integration

What led to Marcus Garvey's conviction and deportation?

• Public disturbances caused by his speeches

• Espionage for foreign governments

• His association with the Ku Klux Klan

• Mail fraud related to the Black Star Line