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21-4 The Harlem Renaissance


 * 21-4 The Harlem Renaissance**
 * pp. 630-635**

//**EQ: Why were the 1920s such a crucial era in African-American history?**//

//Subquestions:// //a. What were the causes and results of the migration of so many African Americans to Northern cities in the 1900s? (be specific...follow a story that interests you!)// //b. How successful were blacks in meeting economic, social or political goals in the early-to-mid 1920s?// //c. Why was the anti-lynching campaign so important? What do we need to know about this movement?// //d. According to our text, is there a unifying "voice" or theme to African-American literature from this time period? Explain.//

Extra inspiration: your opinions: e. What do you think of Marcus Garvey: hero? Grandstander? Did he help or hurt average African-Americans in their pursuit of increased opportunities? f. Which writer seems most interesting to you? Why? g. Which musicians seem most important--musically or culturally? Explain your thoughts. Include a link to their music if you can. h. Why do you think a "flowering" of artistic and cultural expression happened at this time for African-Americans? i. Do you think the Harlem Renaissance's effects were widespread, or were they more likely limited to the metro NY area? Explain.