Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance Flashcard

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What is the Great Migration?

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The mass movement of black Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North

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What were the push factors that compelled black Americans to migrate during the Great Migration? Options: The concentration of black intellectuals and artists in Harlem, The oppressive conditions faced in the South, including racial discrimination and violence, The recognition and acceptance of black culture by white society, The rise of Jim Crow laws and the belief in the 'Lost Cause' myth

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The oppressive conditions faced in the South, including racial discrimination and violence

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What was the Harlem Renaissance also known as?

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The New Negro movement

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What did the Harlem Renaissance showcase?

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The achievements and contributions of black Americans in various fields

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What impact did the recognition and acceptance of black culture by white society during the Harlem Renaissance have?

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It challenged prevailing stereotypes and prejudices about black Americans.

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What were the oppressive conditions faced by black Americans in the South during the Great Migration? Options: The concentration of black intellectuals and artists in Harlem, The rise of Jim Crow laws and the belief in the 'Lost Cause' myth, The recognition and acceptance of black culture by white society, The dismantling of voting rights through tactics like literacy tests and the grandfather clause

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The rise of Jim Crow laws and the belief in the 'Lost Cause' myth

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What did the Great Migration create in the Harlem district of New York?

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A space for black Americans to express themselves and their experiences

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What did the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance foster among black Americans?

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A sense of racial pride and encouraged resistance against subservient roles

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How did the Harlem Renaissance influence the arts in America?

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By introducing new styles and themes that reflected black culture and experiences

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What role did literature play during the Harlem Renaissance?

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It was a tool for black writers to express their identity and challenge societal norms