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100
An american cultural movement of the 1920's and 1930's, which brought about some of the most influential African-American artists, musicians, writers, and dancers.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
100
The original name of the Harlem-Renaissance.
What is The New Negro Movement?
100

This famous write wrote Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Who is Zora Neale Hurston?

100
This neighborhood is located in New York in midtown Manhattan.
What is Harlem?
100
This movement helped lay the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
200
He was an African-American artist and writer. He worked in several media including cartoons, oils, and collage.
Who is Romare Bearden?
200
He was an American painter and was married to fellow artist Gwendolyn Knight. He referred to his style as "dynamic cubism".
Who is Jacob Lawrence?
200

He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist.

Who is Langston Hughes?

200
The state in which the heart of the Harlem Renaissance was located.
What is New York?
200
In response to their harsh treatment in the south, between 1910 and 1930, African-American families migrated to Northern cities in multitudes; this is referred to as The _________ ____________.
What is The Great Migration?
300
A harlem renaissance artist well known for his positive, everyday social scenes of African-American life.
Who is Archibald Motley?
300
An american jazz singer and band leader. Mostly associated with the cotton club, he was a master at scat singing and is famous for singing "Minnie the Moocher".
Who is Cab Calloway?
300

Many artists in the Harlem-Renaissance were not able to survive off of their artwork alone and did this to make ends meet.

What is teaching?

300
With the Great Migration in full swing, the affordable homes in Harlem became a popular destination for ___________-_________________ .
Who are African-Americans?
300
The four-letter acronym for the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, created just before the start of the Harlem-Renaissance.
What is The N.A.A.C.P.?
400
The New Negro campaign caused a dilemma for visual artists of the Harlem Renaissance: Would their work express the artist heritage of Western art or that of _________?
What is Africa?
400
An organization established in New York City to recognize African American achievements, not only in the fine arts but also in business, education, farming, literature, music, race relations, religious service and science.
What is The Harmon Foundation?
400
He was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader who wrote "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"
Who is Duke Ellington?
400
A famous jazz music night club located in Harlem, New York that featured performances from musicians such as Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.
What is The Cotton Club?
400
Two crucial events lead to the downfall of The Harlem Renaissance: The Harlem Riot of 1935 and The _________ _______________.
What is The Great Depression?
500
Some African-American artists were criticized negatively and called this name because they worked in a traditional, realistic style favored by the dominant white culture.
What is traditionalist?
500
Many factors contributed to the start of the Harlem Renaissance, including the 13th , 14th and 15th Amendments, The Great Migration, and _____________.
What is WW1?
500
A Harlem Renaissance visual artist best known for his paintings, murals, and book and magazine illustrations.
Who is Aaron Douglas?
500
This number of african-American soldiers volunteered to serve in the American army during WW1.
What is 400,000?
500
It was in this ten year period that the Harlem-Renaissance occurred.
What is the 1920's-1930's?
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