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The Great Migration refers to the shift of The African American Population from the..?
rural south to the Urban North
Where is Harlem Located?
New York
Who was this legendary poet that wrote “A Raisin in the Sun” and was a central figure from the Harlem Renaissance?
Langston Hughes
In what time period did the jazz age take place?
1920s
What modern genres of music were influenced by jazz?
Rock, R&B, Hip-hop, Pop
How many waves of the great migration were there?
2
Which nightclub was the most famous white club that featured African American performances by Ellington and Calloway?
The Cotton Club
Also known as “Satchmo,” which American Trumpeter, composer, vocalist, and actor was the most influential figure in jazz?
Louis Armstrong
Where was jazz commonly played?
Speakeasies
What was the main significance of the Harlem Renaissance for African Americans?
To get people to recognize African American culture, art, and music.
Which section of New York Became home For Majority of African Americans?
Harlem
What is a famous nightclub that opened in 1927, that featured an integrated ballroom with battling bands helmed by helmed by Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford and King Oliver?
The Savoy Ballroom
Who was the most important music composer and bandleader from the Harlem Renaissance whose career lasted over 50 years and played a large part of in the evolution of jazz?
Duke Ellington
What invention allowed people to listen to jazz anywhere?
Large scale radio broadcasting
What french movement was inspired by the Harlem Renaissance?
Negritude
What were the pull factors for African Americans into the north?
Avoiding the unfair labor practices, and getting away from the jim crow laws that were still in the south.
What was the first black owned record company which was established in 1920 by Harry Pace?
Black Swan Records
Who was this extraordinary historian and Civil Rights leader who wrote “Souls of Black Folks”, and became the first African-American to earn a Ph. D from Harvard University?
W.E.B DuBois
Along with jazz, what other music arose in this time?
The blues, and “hillbilly” music
What events led to the end of the Harlem Renaissance?
The beginning of WWII, the end of prohibition, and the great depression played a great role in it as well.
How many years did the Great Migration last?
54 years
What two other cities during this time period, besides Harlem were considered “Jazz Hubs”?
New Orleans and Chicago
Who was one of the greatest painters and storytellers during the Harlem Renaissance? He was known for his portrayal of African-American life?
Jacob Lawrence
Who named the Jazz Age?
F. Scott Fitzgerald named this era the "Jazz Age"
What event did the Harlem renaissance set the stage for in the 1960s?
The Civil Rights Movement