Harlem Renaissance Mid-Unit Review (7th)

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What is The Defender?

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A newspaper.

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Why is New York City significant in the context of the Harlem Renaissance?

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It had jobs and culture, and Harlem was the center.

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True or False: Interviews helped Black women secure jobs during the Harlem Renaissance.

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False.

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What does 'fragile' mean?

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Easy to break.

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What was the Harlem Renaissance?

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A cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.

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Name a famous figure from the Harlem Renaissance.

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Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, or Duke Ellington.

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What role did jazz music play in the Harlem Renaissance?

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It was a key form of artistic expression and cultural identity.

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What is the significance of the term 'New Negro'?

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It represented a new sense of pride and cultural identity among African Americans.

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How did the Great Migration influence the Harlem Renaissance?

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It brought a large number of African Americans to northern cities, including Harlem, seeking better opportunities.

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What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

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It influenced literature, music, and art, and helped to reshape the perception of African American culture.