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