Question

Which is true of the “Harlem Renaissance” of the 1920s?

A) The era gave rise to F. Scott Fitzgerald, "flappers", and "speakeasies".
B) Poverty and starvation crippled the area, leading to its ironic nickname.
C) The "color barrier" in major league sports was broken by Jackie Robinson.
D) The era gave rise to Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and "The Cotton Club".

Answer 1

Answer: D) The era gave rise to Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and "The Cotton Club".

Explanation: The Harlem Renaissance was a “rebirth” for the African-American neighborhood’s cultural scene. Art, music, literature, and even business experienced a resurgence after World War I. The statement that the era gave rise to Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and “The Cotton Club” is the best answer since they all grew from the cultural scene in Harlem.

Answer 2

the correct answer is d it is the only one directly related to the topic of this time period