Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement
Question 5 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
Based on what you have learned about the Black Arts movement, why were artists in the movement most likely interested in reflecting the influence of spirituals, blues, and jazz? Check all that apply.
Answer
A
They thought African Americans must put the past behind them to succeed.
B
They wanted to reclaim and emphasize a separate African American culture.
C
They believed Black Americans and White Americans should work together.
D
They attempted to destroy Black American stereotypes and impress White intellectuals.
E
They wanted to revive African American art that had been ignored and dismissed.
F
They wanted to influence African Americans who grew up with mainly White culture.