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Last updated

23 May 2025

Bring the history and impact of the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance to life with this content-rich Great Migration & Harlem Renaissance Lesson Plan Bundle. Perfect for U.S. History and Black History units, these two no-prep lessons explore the causes, effects, and cultural legacy of two of the most important movements in African American history. Whether you’re teaching WW1, the 1920s, or the early Civil Rights era, these lessons provide powerful context and analysis of the Black experience in America.

Lessons Included:
The Great Migration Lesson Plan (16 slides, 4 pages)
Explore one of the largest internal migrations in U.S. history and how WWI and economic opportunity drew Black Americans northward. Topics covered include:
- Definition and timeframe of the Great Migration
- Causes of post-Reconstruction migration
Impact of WWI and wartime factory jobs
- Growth of Black urban populations in northern cities
Postwar demobilization and the Red Summer
- Long-term impacts: urban Black communities and economic change
Harlem Renaissance Lesson Plan (35 slides, 4 pages)
Dive into the cultural and political explosion of Black artistry and activism during the 1920s and 1930s. Topics covered include:
- Origins of the Harlem Renaissance and New Negro Movement
- Black cultural expression in art, music, and literature
- Influential figures: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Louis Armstrong, and more
Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randolph, and Black political activism
- Racial violence in the 1920s: Tulsa, Rosewood, and the KKK
- Lasting legacy of a nationwide Black cultural identity

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Total Bundle Contents: 51 slides, 8 pages

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
- Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
- Multiple Choice Quizzes: Quick quizzes of 4-6 questions in length to assess understanding.
- Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance Bundle:
- Excellent Value - save 10% compared to buying each lesson separately.
- Comprehensive Coverage – Detailed lessons on crucial Black History events and figures of WWI, the 1920s, and interwar America.
- No-Prep and Easy-to-Use – Ready for in-person, virtual, or substitute plans
- This bundle is also ideal for African American Studies courses or to celebrate Black History Month!

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51ºÚÁÏ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.

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