Cultural Works
Which cultural work was an orchestral piece that bridged jazz and classical styles?
Rhapsody In Blue
What famous global conflict preceded the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance?
World War I
What jazz musician rose in popularity during the Harlem Renaissance and remains one of the most popular musicians to date?
Louis Armstrong
What musical featured an all-Black cast and was a popular success both then and now?
Shuffle Along
What significant economic period followed the Harlem Renaissance?
The Great Depression
What male poet wrote extensively about racial identity in the 1920s and inspired future generations of poets?
Langston Hughes
What book suggested that African-Americans had evolved into a new identity and status in society?
The New Negro
What notable movement of various peoples, including African-Americans, occured in the 1910s?
The Great Migration
What book, authored by Zora Neale Hurston, promoted the rights of African-American women?
Their Eyes Were Watching God
What style of music rose to popularity during the 1920s?
Jazz