English II- Great Migration/Harlem Renaissance

What was a common destination for African Americans during the Great Migration?

East Coast

What was one of the main reasons the South resisted the Great Migration?

To maintain its cheap labor force

What challenges faced by those who participated in the Great Migration?

Fear of never seeing family againack of communication technology, resistance from Northern communities

What role did the Great Migration play in the Civil Rights Movement?

It laid the groundwork for collective action

What was the primary motivation for African Americans to participate in the Great Migration?

To escape Jim Crow laws and seek better opportunities

What was the primary time period of the Great Migration?

1910-1970

What is the best describes the nature of the Great Migration?

A mass movement of six million African Americans

What unique aspect of the Great Migration set it apart from previous movements of African Americans?

It was the first time they could choose for themselves

How did the Great Migration impact the cultural landscape of the United States?

It introduced Southern musical styles to the North

Artists mentioned as a product of the Great Migration?

Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and Michael Jackson

How did the Great Migration influence the political landscape of the United States?

It increased political activism among African Americans

How did the South initially react to the mass exodus of African Americans?

Tried to arrest people leaving

What unexpected destination was mentioned in the TED Talk as part of the Great Migration?

Alaska

A notable figure was a product of the Great Migration?

Toni Morrison

What was a significant economic impact of the Great Migration on Northern cities?

Increased demand for labor

What was a challenge faced by migrants due to limited communication technology?

Increased anxiety about families left behind

Approximately how many African Americans participated in the Great Migration?

6 million

Famous singer's parents were products of the Great Migration, as mentioned in the TED Talk?

Diana Ross

What was a key factor that enabled the Great Migration?

Labor shortages in the North

What was a primary factor that led to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance?

The end of World War I and the Great Migration

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence future generations?

By promoting African American creativity and achievement

Key figures of the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Aaron Douglas

What role did the Cotton Club play during the Harlem Renaissance?

It was a segregated nightclub showcasing African American performers

Why is it important to preserve the physical locations associated with the Harlem Renaissance?

To maintain historical connections and educate future generations

What music style became the soundtrack of the Harlem Renaissance?

Jazz

What dance style originated at the Savoy Ballroom?

Lindy Hop

What was the demographic shift in Harlem by 1930?

70% Black

What was the original development of Harlem before its transformation?

An upper-middle class white neighborhood

Who was a notable visual artist of the Harlem Renaissance?

Aaron Douglas

What was the role of the Harlem YMCA during the Renaissance?

Provided affordable housing and hosted cultural events

What musician was known as 'The Jazz Ambassador'?

Louis Armstrong

What venue was known for hosting 'Battle of the Bands'?

The Savoy Ballroom

What street is known as Harlem's main street?

125th Street

What was the role of Small's Paradise during the Harlem Renaissance?

One of the first clubs to desegregate

How did the Great Migration contribute to the emergence of the Harlem Renaissance?

It brought more African Americans to Northern cities

How did the Cotton Club paradoxically represent both progress and racism during the Harlem Renaissance?

It showcased Black performers but only allowed white patrons

What was the significance of the Apollo Theater's Amateur Night?

It launched many careers of African American performers

How did the Savoy Ballroom challenge racial norms of the time?

It was one of the first racially integrated public spaces in the US

What artistic innovation is Duke Ellington best known for in the context of the Harlem Renaissance?

Composing over 1,000 pieces in his lifetime

How did Aaron Douglas's artistic style reflect the themes of the Harlem Renaissance?

He used African-inspired imagery and Art Deco style

What was the significance of Langston Hughes' poetry in the context of the Harlem Renaissance?

It captured the African American experience and promoted racial pride

What role did the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library (now the Schomburg Center) play in the Harlem Renaissance?

It became a center for research in Black culture