O O OOO Based on what you have learned about the Black Arts movement, why were artists in the movement
most likely interested in reflecting the influence of spirituals, blues, and jazz? Check all that apply.
They thought African Americans must put the past behind them to succeed.
They wanted to reclaim and emphasize a separate African American culture.
They believed African Americans and white Americans should work together.
They attempted to destroy African American stereotypes and impress white intellectuals.
They wanted to revive African American art that had been ignored and dismissed.
They wanted to influence African Americans who grew up with mainly white culture.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.