Question

the harlem renaissance
assigned by michael whitehead
due: jan 10, 2026 12:00 pm
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intro
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vocabulary
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quiz
reading quiz
question 3
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of these statements is best supported by the section entitled \a flowering of the arts\?
a african american publications and artistic achievements were indicators that racism in america was all but dead.
b despite continued oppression against them, african americans in harlem had a noteworthy culture of arts and literature.
c discrimination in harlem was actually more severe than in many parts of the country
d w.e.b. du bois was the most recognizable african american living in harlem.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Harlem Renaissance occurred during a time of ongoing racism, so saying racism was "all but dead" is incorrect.
• Option B: The "A Flowering of the Arts" section focuses on the cultural and artistic achievements of African Americans in Harlem despite racial oppression, which matches this option.
• Option C: The section is about artistic achievements, not comparing discrimination levels in Harlem to other areas.
• Option D: The section likely focuses on the arts movement, not on W.E.B. Du Bois being the most recognizable person.

Answer:

B. Despite continued oppression against them, African Americans in Harlem had a noteworthy culture of arts and literature.