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Harlem Renaissance - Ch. 24
Test Description: Eighth Grade Social Studies and US History Regents questions on the Harlem Renaissance
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s influenced American society by
A
increasing awareness of African American contributions to American culture
B
establishing government programs to assist African Americans
C
encouraging urban renewal projects in major American cities
D
ending racial segregation of public facilities
2) Which feature of the Harlem Renaissance best reflects the image of the Roaring Twenties?
A
calls to eliminate racial prejudice
B
demands for equal civil rights
C
concerns for economic prosperity
D
expression through jazz and dance
3) A result of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s was the
A
increased recognition of African-American writers and musicians
B
restoration of buildings and the infrastructure in New York City
C
appointment of several African Americans as presidential advisors
D
end of racial segregation laws in New York State
4) The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s can best be described as
A
an organization created to help promote African-American businesses
B
a relief program to provide jobs for minority workers
C
a movement that sought to draw peopls back to the inner cities
D
a period of great achievement by African American writers, artists, and performers
5) The works of Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes reflected the
A
architectural innovations of the 1930s
B
expanding role of women in the 1920s
C
achievements of the Harlem Renaissance
D
influence of southern European immigrant groups
6) Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington are noted for their contributions to the cultural movement of the 1920s known as the
A
Gospol of Wealth
B
Harlem Renaissance
C
Gilded Age
D
Lost Generation
7) The Harlem Renaissance was important to American society because it
A
isolated African Americans from mainstream society
B
provided new political opportunities for African Americans
C
brought an end to racial segregation in the North
D
highlighted the cultural achievements of African Americans
8) One goal of the Harlem Renaissance writers was to
A
support exising racial barriers
B
cut off connections with mainstream American values
C
increase pride in African American culture
D
encourage African Americans to create their own political party
9) During the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, African American authors and artists used literature and art to
A
urge voters to elect more African Americans to political office
B
celebrate the richness of their heritage
C
end segregation of public facilities
D
promote affirmative action programs
10) In the 1920s, both Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington made major contributions to
A
the creative arts
B
educational reforms
C
political leadership
D
economic growth
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