Harlem Renaissance Political Thought Quiz

What was a significant outcome of the Harlem Renaissance?

• The end of segregation in the South

• The proliferation of Black Artistry and political messages

• The start of the Civil Rights Movement

• The Great Migration to the South

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

• Lack of artistic talent

• Overwhelming support from the government

• Inability to find inspiration

• Working in unstable and dangerous jobs

What did A. Phillip Randolph and Chandler Owen advocate for in 'The Messenger'?

• Complete separation from white Americans

• Return to Africa

• Political equality and labor union protection

• Accommodation to segregation

Which organization was founded in 1909 and played a significant role in Black liberation?

• National Urban League

• Universal Negro Improvement Association

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Black Panther Party

Who was the first Black executive secretary of the NAACP?

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Booker T. Washington

• James Weldon Johnson

• Marcus Garvey

What was the purpose of Negro History Week, created by Carter G. Woodson?

• To end the Harlem Renaissance

• To encourage Black Americans to return to Africa

• To promote segregation

• To celebrate African-American contributions

What was Marcus Garvey's ideology known as?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Pan-Africanism

• Integrationism

• Black Nationalism

What was the goal of the Black Star Line steamship company?

• To transport goods within the U.S.

• To end the Harlem Renaissance

• To promote segregation

• To serve as an economic tool for Black people

Why was Marcus Garvey a controversial figure among other Black leaders?

• His views on vocational labor

• His alignment with the Ku Klux Klan

• His lack of political involvement

• His support for integration

What phrase is Marcus Garvey credited with coining?

• Black is Beautiful

• Black Lives Matter

• Power to the People

• Equal Rights for All