Question

zora neale hurston and dorothy waring
the excerpt is from a piece of writing by zora neale hurston, a prominent contributor to the harlem renaissance.

1. based on the excerpt and your knowledge of u.s. history, how did the harlem

renaissance influence u.s. society?
it limited the production of art that failed to portray american
history and culture in a positive manner
it used various art forms to accurately depict the african
american experience in america.
it discouraged african american artists from exploring
inequality and discrimination in america.
it provided an opportunity for wealthy patrons to control the
work of african american artists

Explanation:

The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s and 1930s. It was centered around African - American art, literature, music, etc. It aimed to express the African - American experience. Option 1 is incorrect as it was not about limiting art in a narrow positive - only portrayal. Option 3 is wrong because it actually encouraged exploration of various aspects including inequality (though also celebration of culture). Option 4 is incorrect as it was more about the artists' own expression rather than wealthy patrons' control. The movement used different art forms (like literature, music) to depict the African - American experience in America.

Answer:

It used various art forms to accurately depict the African American experience in America.