Which of the following best explains why Harlem became the epicenter of African American culture in the 1920s?
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Correct answer: A failed housing boom let Black families move into quality homes built for whites
In the early 1900s, overbuilding in Harlem led to high vacancy rates. Real estate agents, such as Philip Payton, began marketing the neighborhood to Black families, turning it into a thriving 'city within a city' by the 1920s.
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