Political Thought in the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting its cultural and political significance. It discusses the challenges faced by Black artists and the political ideologies that emerged during this period. Key organizations like the NAACP and the National Urban League played crucial roles in advocating for civil rights. Marcus Garvey's UNIA promoted Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism, despite controversies. The video emphasizes the Harlem Renaissance's impact on art, culture, and political activism.

What was a significant outcome of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The decline of Black cultural influence

• The establishment of new industrial cities

• The rise of Black political messages through art

• The end of racial segregation

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

• Inability to find audiences

• Lack of artistic talent

• Overwhelming support from the government

• Economic instability and dangerous jobs

What did the New Negro movement advocate for?

• Return to agricultural labor

• Isolation from political activities

• Political equality and universal suffrage

• Accommodation to segregation

Which organization was known for its grassroots activism against discrimination in the 1920s?

• The American Red Cross

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• The United Nations

• The National Urban League

Who was the first Black executive secretary of the NAACP?

• Marcus Garvey

• James Weldon Johnson

• Booker T. Washington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

What ideology did Marcus Garvey promote?

• Pan-Africanism

• Integrationism

• Colonialism

• Isolationism

What was the purpose of the Black Star Line?

• To serve as a military fleet

• To transport goods for the global economy

• To explore new territories

• To provide leisure cruises

What controversial alliance did Marcus Garvey form?

• With the National Urban League

• With the United Nations

• With the Ku Klux Klan

• With the NAACP

What was one of Marcus Garvey's lasting impacts?

• He coined the phrase 'Black is beautiful'

• He founded the NAACP

• He ended racial segregation

• He became the President of the United States

What was the ultimate fate of Marcus Garvey in the United States?

• He became a Supreme Court judge

• He became a senator

• He was awarded a Nobel Prize

• He was deported to Jamaica