Harlem; then and now | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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What does "community" mean?

All the people who live in the same area or town.

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Where was Jochem Pieter's farm?

Between 125th and 150th Streets along the Harlem River.

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How old was James Baldwin when he wrote this essay?

13 years old

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Why does the author suggest that the flats needed to be rebuild?

Because they were firetraps.

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What city's history would you like to know more about?

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Why does James Baldwin call Harlem in the 20th century a "city within a city"?

It's a self-contained city within a larger city.

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If you created a picture of your community, what would you include in addition to residential areas?

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In your opinion, what makes a particular neighborhood a good place to live?

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What similes does Langston Hughes use to describe a "dream deferred"?

It could dry up like a raisin in the sun, or fester like a sore.

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What does "published" mean?

Printed a book, newspaper or magazine for sale or distribution.

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What was Harlem like when dr. Johannes de la Montagne and his family landed?

Harlem was a wilderness, nature reigned supreme.

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Swap points!

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fairy

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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gift

Win 10 points!

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What does "brief" mean?

Short.

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trap

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Go to first place!

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Make a sentence with the word: "community"

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