1D The Harlem Renaissance

What was one of the main reasons for the migration of African Americans to Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Economic opportunities in the North

• Escape from the oppressive conditions of the Jim Crow South

• The attraction of urban lifestyle

• Educational reforms in the North

Which genre of music became a central part of life in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Rock

• Classical

• Country

• Blues and Jazz

Who was responsible for compiling the anthology titled 'The New Negro'?

• Langston Hughes

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Alain Locke

• W.E.B. Du Bois

What was the primary goal of the New Negro movement during the Harlem Renaissance?

• To create educational institutions for African Americans

• To integrate African Americans into mainstream American society

• To advance civil and political rights through the arts

• To promote African-American businesses

Which statement best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African-American culture?

• It isolated African-American culture from mainstream American society.

• It marked a significant cultural and artistic flourishing.

• It suppressed African-American literature and arts.

• It led to a decline in traditional African-American music forms.