The Harlem Renaissance

Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?

• The Harlem Renaissance was the first major artistic movement in American history.

• The Harlem Renaissance was a period of increased migration of African Americans to the North.

• During the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans used art to convey their experiences and create a united cultural identity.

• During the Harlem Renaissance, civil rights activists overturned many racist laws in the South and overcame prejudice in the North.

Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "It produced some of the greatest artists, musicians, and writers in American history" (Paragraph 1)

• "In the early 1900s, African Americans began moving to the North in the hopes of finding better paying jobs in city factories instead of on farms." (Paragraph 3)

• "it was a chance for African American artists to use their art to express pride in their identities and share their experiences." (Paragraph 6)

• "it laid important groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement several decades later." (Paragraph 10)

How did the Great Migration contribute to the development of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Many African Americans returned to the South after they achieved fame and success during the Harlem Renaissance.

• Many African Americans left the South to settle in the North, drawn by the cultural movement of the Harlem Renaissance.

• Many African Americans returned to the South to reclaim their history, leading to the development of the Harlem Renaissance.

• Many African Americans left the South to forge a new path for themselves in the North, leading to the development of the Harlem Renaissance.

Which quotation from the text best describes African Americans' experiences in the South in the 1800s and 1900s?

• "segregation, racist attitudes, and violence prevented African Americans from improving their circumstances." (Paragraph 2)

• "In the early 1900s, African Americans began moving to the North in the hopes of finding better paying jobs in city factories instead of on farms." (Paragraph 3)

• "In 1910, a group of African American realtors purchased several blocks in the area and opened the neighborhood to Black migrants from the South." (Paragraph 3)

• "Violence from white people who resented the presence of Black migrants new to the cities occurred frequently." (Paragraph 4)

How can art be a form of protest?

• Art can be a form of protest by expressing dissent and raising awareness about social issues.

• Art is a form of entertainment and has no role in protest or challenging stereotypes.

• Art was not used by African Americans to challenge discrimination during this time.

• Art can only be a form of protest if it is non-violent.

Which is a strong inference that can be made about how has America changed over time?

• America has remained the same since the abolition of slavery.

• The text does not explore changes in America since the abolition of slavery.

• The Harlem Renaissance had no impact on future changes in America.

• America's has changed since the abolition of slavery and the Harlem Renaissance played a major role in how America has changed.

What evidence from the text supports the impact of Harlem Renaissance artists on American culture?

• The text highlights the influence of Harlem Renaissance artists on American music, literature, and visual arts.

• The text discusses the economic impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American society.

• The text focuses on the political movements during the Harlem Renaissance.

• The text describes the technological advancements during the Harlem Renaissance.