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1 Discovering the Harlem Renaissance Vocabulary
Ms. Esparza 11th Grade US History

2 Warm - Up

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4 Discovering the Harlem Renaissance
Definition: A period of African American achievements in art, music, and literature Harlem: A borough in Manhattan, New York

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The Great Migration Movement of African Americans to Northern cities from the rural South

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Jazz and Ragtime music Ragtime: considered first American music and was ideal for dancing the ‘cakewalk’ Jazz: music style that originated in African American communities with European style music and African tribal music roots Duke Ellington: “It Don’t Mean a Thing” QpZT3GhDg&list=PLctkrnXRYDXxKFm- 7Isd4K9qlav2Nttzv

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Langston Hughes (1902 – 1967) A poet and novelist “When Harlem was in Vogue” Created a new style of art called: Jazz Poetry

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Zora Neale Hurston ( ) An anthropologist and author of many short stories and several books. She was an important figure during the Harlem Renaissance. “How it Feels to be Colored Me” and “Their Eyes Were Watching God”

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Cotton Club Definition: A nightclub located in Harlem. Jazz musicians and dancers were able to express their talents

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Art Deco Definition: art style characterized by bold lines, geometric shapes, and strong colors Also influenced styles of buildings during this time

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