The Practice of Freedom
The New Negro Movement emerged during a period characterized by intense racial oppression. What is the term used to describe this era?
The Great Migration
The Nadir of Race Relations
The Reconstruction Era
The Civil Rights Movement
Which of the following best describes the core idea of the New Negro Movement?
Complete assimilation into mainstream white culture.
Focusing solely on political activism and legal challenges.
Promoting self-definition and a distinct Black aesthetic.
Ignoring racial issues in favor of economic advancement.
How did the historical context of racial oppression influence the New Negro Movement's emphasis on self-determination and cultural expression?
It led the movement to prioritize integration over self-definition.
It had no significant impact on the movement's goals.
It reinforced the need for African Americans to assimilate into white culture to gain acceptance.
It made self-definition and cultural expression crucial for challenging racist stereotypes and asserting agency.
Which of the following art forms was NOT a key component of the cultural revolution spurred by the New Negro Movement?
Blues Music
Jazz Music
Sculpture
Literature
Which artist is known for incorporating African motifs and modern styles into their visual art during the New Negro Movement?
Duke Ellington
Aaron Douglas
Zora Neale Hurston
Jacob Lawrence
How did artistic innovations during the New Negro Movement serve as counternarratives to racist stereotypes?
By reinforcing existing stereotypes in order to gain acceptance.
By ignoring racial issues and focusing on universal themes.
By providing authentic expressions of Black life and culture that challenged negative portrayals.
By primarily appealing to white audiences and conforming to their expectations.
In which city was the Harlem Renaissance primarily centered?
Chicago
Atlanta
Harlem, New York
Washington, D.C.

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Which of the following figures was a prominent musician during the Harlem Renaissance?
Zora Neale Hurston
Langston Hughes
Duke Ellington
Jacob Lawrence
Which urban center, besides Harlem, is mentioned as a hub for Black cultural expression and activism during the New Negro Movement?
New Orleans
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
What was the relationship between the Great Migration and the rise of the New Negro Movement?
The Great Migration had no impact on the New Negro Movement.
The Great Migration led to increased segregation and oppression, hindering the movement.
The Great Migration concentrated African Americans in urban centers, fostering cultural expression and activism.
The Great Migration primarily benefited white communities and had a negative impact on Black communities.