Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance was a significant cultural movement in the 1920s, centered in Harlem, New York. It included jazz music, literature, and politics, with jazz becoming the era's most popular music. Writers like Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer played crucial roles in promoting African-American culture. Marcus Garvey emerged as a key political figure, leading the Universal Negro Improvement Association, which advocated for racial pride, self-rule, and an independent Black economy. Garvey's vision included creating a new nation in Africa to provide African-Americans with freedoms denied in the U.S.

What was the Harlem Renaissance primarily known for?

• A political movement

• A scientific revolution

• An artistic and cultural movement

• A technological advancement

Which genre of music became most popular during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Rock

• Blues

• Classical

• Jazz

Which writers were instrumental in highlighting African-American culture during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Mark Twain and Charles Dickens

• Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer

• F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway

• J.K. Rowling and George Orwell

What was the main focus of Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association?

• Promoting integration

• Encouraging racial pride and self-rule

• Advocating for technological innovation

• Supporting global peace

What was Marcus Garvey's vision for African-Americans?

• To integrate into European society

• To migrate to Asia

• To create a new nation in Africa

• To remain in the United States