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Section 3-GTR 1

In the previous section, you learned about the changes in cultural trends and entertainment that occurred during the 1920s. In this section, you will discover the Harlem Renaissance and find out how African Americans worked to gain more rights. Section 3-GTR 1.

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Section 3-GTR 1

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  1. In the previous section, you learned about the changes in cultural trends and entertainment that occurred during the 1920s. In this section, you will discover the Harlem Renaissance and find out how African Americans worked to gain more rights. Section 3-GTR 1

  2. I. The Harlem Renaissance (pages 427–429) A. The Great Migration occurred when hundreds of thousands of African Americans from the rural South headed to industrial cities in the North with the hope of a better life. B. In large northern cities, particularly New York City’s neighborhood of Harlem, African Americans created environments that stimulated artistic development, racial pride, a sense of community, and political organization, which led to a massive creative outpouring of African American arts. This became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Section 3 DLN-1

  3. I. The Harlem Renaissance (pages 427–429) C. Writer Claude McKay became the first important writer of the Harlem Renaissance. His work expressed defiance and contempt of racism, which were very strong writing characteristics of this time. Langston Hughes became the leading voice of the African American experience in the United States. Section 3 DLN-2

  4. I. The Harlem Renaissance (pages 427–429) D. Louis Armstrong introduced jazz, a style of music influenced by Dixieland music and ragtime. He became the first great cornet and trumpet soloist in jazz music. Louis Armstrong Section 3 DLN-3

  5. I. The Harlem Renaissance (pages 427–429) E. A famous Harlem nightspot, the Cotton Club, was where some famous African American musicians, such as Duke Ellington, got their start. Although these musicians played at the club, it was a white’s only club which prohibited African Americans from attending. F. Bessie Smith sang about unrequited love, poverty, and oppression, which were classic themes in blues style music. This soulful style of music evolved from African American spirituals. Section 3 DLN-4

  6. II. African American Politics (pages 429–431) A. After World War I, many African Americans wanted a new role in life and in politics. B. The Great Migration led to African Americans becoming powerful voting blocs, which influenced election outcomes in the North. Oscar DePriest was elected as the first African American representative in Congress from a Northern state after African Americans voted as a block. Section 3 DLN-6

  7. II. African American Politics (pages 429–431) C. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) battled against segregation and discrimination. The NAACP’s efforts led to the passage of anti-lynching legislation in the House of Representatives, but the Senate defeated the bill. Section 3 DLN-7

  8. II. African American Politics (pages 429–431) D. Jamaican black leader Marcus Garvey’s idea of “Negro Nationalism” glorified black culture and traditions. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which promoted black pride and unity. Garvey encouraged education as the way for African Americans to gain economic and political power; but he also voiced the need for separation and independence from whites. Marcus Garvey Section 3 DLN-8

  9. II. African American Politics (pages 429–431) • Garvey’s plan to create a settlement in Liberia in Africa for African Americans caused middle class African Americans to distance themselves from Garvey. His ideas, however, led to a sense of pride and hope in African Americans that resurfaced during the civil rights movement in the 1960s. • Use your books to answer the Discussion Questions on the bottom of your lecture guide. Section 3 DLN-9

  10. Checking for Understanding Describe the goals of Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association. emphasized black pride and separate African American society Section 3 Assessment-3

  11. Checking for Understanding Explain the importance of the defeat of Judge John Parker’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. showed political strength of African Americans Section 3 Assessment-2

  12. Reviewing Big Ideas Identifying  What actions did the NAACP take to expand political rights for African Americans? lobbied and worked through the courts Section 3 Assessment-4

  13. Critical Thinking Synthesizing  How did the Great Migration affect the political power of African Americans in the North? created a strong voting bloc CA HI1 Section 3 Assessment-5

  14. Critical Thinking Analyzing  How did Duke Ellington create a new musical style that grew out of the ragtime tradition? distinctive orchestration and improvisation Section 3 Assessment-6

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