1920s
Black Music in the 1980s
Black Music in the 1990s
Black Music in the 1970s
Analysis and Argument Writing
100

What did movies in the 1920s show?

"Modern" lifestyles to Americans 

100

What was crucial in selling music?

Music videos 

100

What did Tupac Shakur address in his music?

Important Issues in American society

100

What year did Motown's dominance wane down?

1971

100

What are three ways writers can appeal to their audiences?

Pathos, Ethos, Logos 

200

Where did Jazz music originate? 

Made on Southern Plantations 

200

What music videos was a epic horror film capture by wax?

Thriller 

200

Who was one of the artists to set the blueprint for artists like Cardi B, Megan the Stallion, and Doja Cat 

Lil Kim

200

What did the Jackson 5ive do for the American dream?

Gave America and the world renewed hope in the American dream

200

What are the Rules to Analysis Writing?

Statement, Evidence and Examples 

300

What did Radios allow listeners to do?

To hear instant news of events 

300

What song of Prince's sold over 25 millions copies worldwide?

Purple Rain 

300

What did new school rap have?

It was more technology driven and raps were more stylistically and lyrically diverse

300

What is Charlie Pride the first artist to do?

First black artist to to win the Country Music Association's most prestigious award, Entertainer of the Year in 2000

300

What did the biggest hitmakers do?

Defied or expanded sound of American Music

400

What was the first feature-length motion picture with sound?

The Jazz Singer

400

What day was celebrated for the first time on January 20th?

MLK Day

400

What was a controversial music video from Public Enemy?

"Shut Em Down"

400

Reggae begins to become popular in the US because of what artist? 

Bob Marley and the Wailers 

400

What is the goal of a literary analysis?

To broaden and deepen your understanding of a work of literature

500

What was the first radio station in the South? 

The Atlanta Journal 

500

Who inspired gangsta rap?

Schoolly D 

500

What is the significance of Lauryn Hill's Doo-Wop and Final Hour?

Addresses many issues in Black culture and life

500

What song is significant to this day both as
an account of female empowerment and LGBTQ+
anthem

Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" 

500

What really makes an argument powerful?

Make sure to consider the larger picture or the global picture