PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?

A. The Harlem Renaissance was the first major artistic movement in
American history.
B. The Harlem Renaissance was a period of increased migration of African
Americans to the North.
C. During the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans used art to convey
their experiences and create a united cultural identity.
D. During the Harlem Renaissance, civil rights activists overturned many
racist laws in the South and overcame prejudice in the North.

C. During the Harlem Renaissance, African Americans used art to convey their experiences and create a united cultural identity.