What was the original ethnic composition of Brownsville before it became a predominantly black and Latino neighborhood?

Brooklyn's Transformation and Cultural Evolution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Puerto Rican
African American
Jewish
Italian and Irish
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which book by Alfred Kazan is mentioned in relation to Brownsville?
Walker in the City
The Great Gatsby
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Invisible Man
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary reason for the demographic changes in Brooklyn neighborhoods according to Nelson George?
Government policies
Migration of black and Latino communities
Economic opportunities
Natural disasters
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which famous filmmaker lived near Nelson George in Fort Greene?
Steven Spielberg
Martin Scorsese
Quentin Tarantino
Spike Lee
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What cultural transformation did Fort Greene undergo during Nelson George's time there?
Developed into a tourist attraction
Transformed into a tech hub
Turned into a black arts community
Became a financial district
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one positive aspect of gentrification mentioned by Nelson George?
Loss of cultural identity
Higher property taxes
More restaurants and cultural institutions
Increased crime rates
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a significant negative impact of gentrification in Fort Greene?
More job opportunities
Displacement of long-time residents
Increased green spaces
Improved public transportation
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