The Harlem Renaissance

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What is the Great Migration?

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The Great Migration is the mass movement of African Americans from the south in the early 1900s.

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What did the Harlem Renaissance help prove?

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The Harlem Renaissance helped prove that art includes everyone.

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Who is one of the most famous American poets associated with the Harlem Renaissance?

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Langston Hughes infused jazz and blues rhythms into much of his work.

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Where is Harlem located?

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Harlem is a neighborhood in New York City.

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What did artists during the Harlem Renaissance aim to do?

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Artists during the Harlem Renaissance most wanted to document the experiences of their people.

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What is the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?

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The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that celebrated African American culture, art, and literature.

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Name a famous musician from the Harlem Renaissance.

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Duke Ellington was a famous musician during the Harlem Renaissance.

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What type of art flourished during the Harlem Renaissance?

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Jazz, blues, literature, and visual arts flourished during the Harlem Renaissance.

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What was a common theme in Harlem Renaissance literature?

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A common theme was the struggle for identity and equality among African Americans.

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Who was a prominent female figure in the Harlem Renaissance?

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Zora Neale Hurston was a prominent female figure in the Harlem Renaissance.