Flashcards: Harlem Renaissance and Black Cultural Revival — 10 cards

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1Question

Harlem Renaissance — movement?

Answer

Cultural, artistic, and intellectual movement in 1920s Harlem.

2Question

Harlem Renaissance — definition?

Answer

Cultural movement celebrating African American identity in the 1920s.

3Question

Great Migration — reason?

Answer

African Americans moved North seeking economic opportunities and safety.

4Question

Great Migration — purpose?

Answer

Moved millions North for jobs and safety from racial oppression.

5Question

Black Artists — role?

Answer

Expressed racial pride and resistance through art and literature.

6Question

Racial Pride — significance?

Answer

Expressed through art and literature, boosting African American self-esteem.

7Question

Black Cultural Creations — examples?

Answer

Jazz, blues, folk, literature, visual arts.

8Question

Alain Locke — role?

Answer

Called Harlem Renaissance a 'spiritual coming of age'.

9Question

Literary Forms — characteristics?

Answer

Blended European styles with African American musical rhythms.

10Question

Harlem Renaissance — impact?

Answer

Fostered pride, challenged stereotypes, laid groundwork for civil rights.

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