Musical artists on the Motown label had to wear sophisticated performance attire with no long hair for the men and long elegant dresses for the women. This was Barry Gordy's idea in hopes of changing the way white Americans perceived African Americans during the early 1960s.TrueFalseClear selection

Which of the following do we NOT associate with Motown?Group of answer choicesHitsville USAMarvin GayeBerry GordyUse of a "finishing school" for their performers.Wilson Picket

Which of the following was a common criticism of Motown?Multiple ChoiceIt was profitable for Black singers.It recorded only female groups.It moved away from traditional Black styles.Its records were poorly produced.

What was the purpose of Du Bois's "Exhibit of American Negroes"?A.To raise money for religious activities.B.To support colonization in Africa.C.To argue against negative ideas.D.To work with Booker T. Washington.

African American artists Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald had hits on the radio in the late 1940s largely because they avoided white performance practice.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

Whick Black leader of the time, believed Blacks should work on their vocation and become an expert? aBooker T. Washington bW.E.B. Du Bois cMarcus Garvey dJames Weldon Johnson