History 1920s and the Harlem Renaissance

How did Marcus Garvey encourage African American pride? He started this thing called "Back to Africa" movement which advocated the separation of the blacks and whites. He had an association called "Universal Negro Improvement Association" which boasted almost 2.5 million members and sympathisers. Did Marcus Garvey's African American pride last long? No, The federal government sent him to prison for mail fraud and then deported him to Jamaica. Why was the 1920s called the "Jazz age"? African Americans were the real once who the the age it's jazz. Jazz music was encouraged during this period. Where did jazz originate from?...

Marcus Garvey Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator. He called for separation instead of races working together to improve Harlem Renaissance Cultural Movement that spanned the 1920s and 1930s. Originally called the New Negro Movement Claude McKay Jamaican American writer and poet Langston Hughes most powerful African American literary voice of his time, who celebrated black cultures. Poet and Novelist Zora Neale Hurston powerful female literary voice who collected folk tales and wrote about the new longing for independence felt by all women. "Their Eyes Were Watching God" W.E.B. DuBois American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist Where did...

Henry Ford United States manufacturer of automobiles who pioneered mass production (1863-1947) mass production the production of large quantities of a standardized article (often using assembly line techniques) Model T first affordable car built by Henry Ford; sturdy, reliable, inexpensive, only came in black scientific management a management theory using efficiency experts to examine each work operations and find ways to minimize the time needed to complete it assembly line Production method that breaks down a complex job into a series of smaller tasks installment buying a consumer buys products by promising to pay small, regular amounts over a period...

Zora Neale Hurston woman who made it to the top of African- American literary society by hard work, flamboyance, and grit. Many of her writings portrayed the lives of poor, unschooled Southern blacks. In additon, much of her work celebrated what she called the common person's art form "Black is Beautiful" slogan which called for the recognition of the cultural achievements of African Americans. This slogan has its roots in the Harlem Renaissance National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Founded in 1909 to improve living conditions for inner city Blacks, evolved into a national organization dedicated to...

Harlem Renaissance Celebration of African American culture in the 1920s through music, poetry, and writing. Key people - Langston Hughes, Claude Monet, Zora Neale Hurston NAACP An association that was formed to help blacks gain equal rights socially and politically. The purpose was to "abolish segregation and discrimination, to oppose racism, and to gain civil rights for African Americans." It had several political victories over discrimination against blacks. Jazz Name for the 1920s, because of the popularity of jazz-a new type of American music that combined African rhythms, blues, and ragtime. Louis Armstrong Leading African American jazz musician during the...

The Harlem Renaissance was also known as the following New Negro Movement New Negro Renaissance Negro Renaissance Time Period the movement emerged toward the end of World War I in 1918, blossomed in the mid- to late 1920s, and then faded in the mid-1930s. Significance: 1) The Harlem Renaissance marked the first time that mainstream publishers and critics took African American literature seriously 2) African American literature and arts attracted significant attention from the nation at large. The Arts: Although it was primarily a literary movement, the Harlem Renaissance was closely related to developments in African American music, theater, art,...

Where did Louis Armstrong grow up? New Orleans What instrument did Louis Armstrong play? The cornet What kind of music did Armstrong pursue? Jazz What was the name of Armstrong's first band? Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five His first wife was a... Prostitute How did the public discover he could sing? A Broadway production How did Armstrong die? In his sleep How old was he when he married? 17 What was one of his health problems that caused him to abandon his career? Kidney issues What was one of his nicknames? "Pops" African Americans migrated from what area in...

L1: What is the title of the Essay? The Harlem Renaissance L1: Who are the authors of the essay in activity 5.2? Kathleen Drowne and Patrick Huber L2: According to the essay, what effects did the Great Depression have on African Americans? During the Great Depression, African Americans produced a vast number of literary, musical, and artistic works. L2: In the essay, who was considered the "greatest jazz musician" and why was he so highly thought of? Louis Armstrong, a NewOrleans-born cornetist and trumpeter whose inventive solos and technical brilliance marked the pinnacle of hot jazz. He brought jazz music...

Jacob Lawrence A painter who detailed the experiences of the Great Migration north through art. One of the century's greatest painters. Langston Hughes A Poet who blended or combine the experiences of African and American cultural roots Duke Ellington A jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. He was recognized as one of the greats just composers and was awarded are countries high civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom. Louis Armstrong A jazz composer was born in one of the poorest sections of New Orleans on August 4, 1901. Trumpet solos and...

A New Cultural Identity By Anus Overstress AkA Awesome, Cool, Brilliant and any other synonyms of these qualities Originally known as the New Negro Movement, the Harlem Renaissance was a period of immense social activity and great innovations among artist and writers. The movement's name is derived from its origin; Harlem New York. At this time Harlem became the Mecca to which scholars, writers, musicians and photographers traveled. African American migration to the northern states played a major role in the initiation of this intellectual movement which harbored and preserved a new black cultural identity in multiple aspects. Prolific writers...