What was the primary significance of “The Book of American Negro Poetry” (1922), edited by James Weldon Johnson ?

A. It established an authoritative and unquestionable canon of African American poetry.
B. It inspired Harlem Renaissance writers to establish a tradition of African American poetry.
C. It presented African American writers to a previously indifferent white audience.
D. It provided literary criticism on African American poetry.

Correct Answer: It inspired Harlem Renaissance writers to establish a tradition of African American poetry. ✔

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