Unit 5 Review

Which of the following characterized the economy of the 1920s?

• An emphasis on heavy industry, such as the production of locomotives

• An emphasis on credit purchases rather than cash

• An emphasis on cash purchases rather than credit

• Increasing wealth for the agricultural sector

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• The movement of African-American artists, poets, and writers who expressed their pride in being black

• The “Lost Generation” of writers who moved to Europe during the 1920s

• The most famous jazz ensemble during the 1920s

• The name of the shipping company owned by the United Negro Improvement Association, promoting the ‘Back to Africa’ movement.

Answer explanation

What did John T. Scopes teach that caused an uproar in American society and government?

• Creationism

• Evolution

• Fundamentalism

• Socialism

Answer explanation

How did young women change societal norms in the 1920s?

• Women expressed themselves and were more independent, seeking higher education, and rebelled against standards set by previous generations.

• Women earned the same pay as men

• Nothing really changed, the only difference was the flappers

• Women continued to take on all domestic chores and duties, they just did it wearing make-up and short skirts

Answer explanation

What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?

• Restriction of immigration

• Growth of communism

• Destruction of family values

• Increase in organized crime

Answer explanation

THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

During the early 1920s, thousands of African Americans seeking employment opportunities and discrimination relief from an oppressive South migrated North and settled in cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and New York.

In particular, New York’s Harlem neighborhood became a focal point for migrating African Americans, who settled and mixed with Caribbean migrants to form a uniquely American culture. Harlem became a hotbed for the celebration of African American culture in novels, poetry, and art.

Jean Tommer’s novel “Cane” was a plea to celebrate and preserve the rich history of African Americans. Through his novels, the militant Claude McKay presented the African American struggle for dignity in the face of discrimination. Langston Hughes celebrated the diversity of everyday life, and Zora Hurston brought to light the struggle for women’s rights.

Northern white America opened its eyes and embraced the artistic culture of the “New Negro”. Although the Harlem Renaissance ended due to the country’s Great Depression, its significance in regard to African American unity and identity would become a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and still influences American culture today.

Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance?

• The migration of African Americans north to cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and New York.

• The blending of northern white and southern African American culture to form a new lifestyle.

• A celebration of African American culture in literature and art during the 1920s.

• The discrimination suffered by African Americans in northern cities such as Chicago and New York.

Answer explanation

THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

During the early 1920s, thousands of African Americans seeking employment opportunities and discrimination relief from an oppressive South migrated North and settled in cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and New York.

In particular, New York’s Harlem neighborhood became a focal point for migrating African Americans, who settled and mixed with Caribbean migrants to form a uniquely American culture. Harlem became a hotbed for the celebration of African American culture in novels, poetry, and art.

Jean Tommer’s novel “Cane” was a plea to celebrate and preserve the rich history of African Americans. Through his novels, the militant Claude McKay presented the African American struggle for dignity in the face of discrimination. Langston Hughes celebrated the diversity of everyday life, and Zora Hurston brought to light the struggle for women’s rights.

Northern white America opened its eyes and embraced the artistic culture of the “New Negro”. Although the Harlem Renaissance ended due to the country’s Great Depression, its significance in regard to African American unity and identity would become a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and still influences American culture today.

From the reading, you can infer that...?

• The Harlem Renaissance was a very insignificant attempt by some African American artists to portray African American culture.

• The literary artists who portrayed African American culture were interested only in making themselves rich at the expense of poor minorities.

• The Harlem Renaissance possibly would be significant in later attempts to end discrimination and gain Civil Rights for African Americans.

• The Harlem Renaissance significantly reduced discrimination and led to equality for African Americans

Answer explanation

The “Great Migration Map” shows...

• that African- Americans immigrated to the United States and settled in the North right away to work in factories

• that Europeans decided to abandon farming in the South and move North to work in factories

• that African-Americans who lived in the South decided to move into the North and settle in the main cities like Chicago, Detroit, and Buffalo.

• That Native Americans who were relocated to reservations in the South were tired of the poverty-stricken lifestyle and decided to move North to assimilate to American life.

What can account for the jump in the average earnings per person from 1915 to 1920/1925?

• The United States began to import more consumer goods from Asia

• The United States began to produce more agricultural products because more people were enjoying life and eating in restaurants

• The United States moved from wartime production to consumer goods, and there was a great demand for consumer goods because of buying on credit.

• The United States allowed industries to sell their goods at any cost, thus increasing the profit for the corporations.

In the political cartoon, “Bullet Proof”, what perspective about Prohibition is depicted?

• Prohibition was seen as a non-effective law that allowed the police to battle organized crime at any cost.

• Prohibition was seen as effective and organized crime decreased.

• Prohibition was seen as effective in lower crime rates and as a moneymaker for the government

• Prohibition was seen as ineffective because organized crime had increased and the law couldn’t effectively enforce Prohibition.