Harlem Renaissance

What does the quote suggest about Harlem?

• It is a physical location only.

• It is a cultural metaphor for black America.

• It is a place for tourists.

• It is a historical site.

How is Harlem described in the quote?

• A state of mind.

• A famous landmark.

• A bustling city.

• A quiet neighborhood.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?

• A political movement in the 1960s

• A cultural movement of African-American culture in literature, dance, music, and art

• A scientific revolution in the 1800s

• A military campaign during World War II

Where did many African-Americans move during the Great Migration?

• Southern rural areas

• Northern urban cities

• Western deserts

• Eastern coastal towns

Where did the cultural movement depicted in the image originate?

• Paris, France

• Harlem, New York City

• London, England

• Tokyo, Japan

What was Harlem the center of during the Renaissance?

• Industrial Revolution

• Scientific Discovery

• New racial attitudes and ideals

• Technological Advancements

How did Harlem writers and artists feel about the current way of life?

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Skeptical and disillusioned

• Indifferent and neutral

• Excited and enthusiastic

What was a result of increased contact between African Americans and white Americans in the workplace and on city streets?

• A decrease in racial tensions

• A new awareness of the disparity between the American dream and reality

• Complete racial harmony

• A decline in civil rights movements

Harlem was the center of the Renaissance's_____________________?

• Upsurge of new racial attitudes and ideals.

• The treatment of other minority groups

• Protest Movement

• African American Culture

What area did people see as a place where talented African Americans could lead their race’s fight for equality?

• Politics

• Arts

• Science

• Sports