Harlem Renaissance

What was the primary reason African Americans moved to northern states like New York during the Great Migration?

• To escape the cold weather

• To find better job opportunities

• To join the military

• To visit family

Who was the scholar and civil rights activist that played a key role in guiding the Harlem Renaissance?

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Duke Ellington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Langston Hughes

What was the name of the organization founded by W.E.B. Du Bois to support black writers and artists?

• The Harman Foundation

• The Opportunity Literary Journal

• The Crisis Guild of Writers and Artists

• The Cotton Club

Which type of music became widely popular during the Harlem Renaissance, despite initial resistance?

• Jazz

• Classical

• Rock

• Country

What was one of the criticisms of the Harlem Renaissance mentioned in the video?

• It only focused on music

• It was seen as a propaganda tool by some historians

• It was not supported by any patrons

• It did not produce any notable artists