Question

2 mark for review the increase in the popularity of jazz music was most directly caused by which of the following developments in the early 20th century? a the growth of african american artistic expression in the harlem renaissance b the growth of resistance to racial violence during the nadir c the rise of efforts to counter negative stereotypes about african americans at the time d the rise in african american activism against segregation in the south

Explanation:

Jazz music is closely tied to African American artistic expression, and the Harlem Renaissance was a key period for the flourishing of African American arts, including jazz. Option B is about resistance to racial violence (not directly about jazz's popularity). Option C focuses on countering stereotypes (not the direct cause of jazz's popularity). Option D is about activism against segregation (not directly related to jazz's rise). So the growth of African American artistic expression in the Harlem Renaissance most directly caused jazz's increased popularity.

Answer:

A. The growth of African American artistic expression in the Harlem Renaissance