What Was the Purpose of the Harlem Property Owners' Improvement

question 57

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Harlem Property Owners' Improvement Corporation?

• A) Blacks were attempting to get improvements made to their homes, and to get the city to furnish them with public services like garbage pickup.
• B) Whites were attempting to keep blacks out of Harlem.
• C) Blacks were attempting to gain voting rights in that area.
• D) Blacks and whites came together to work for educational opportunities for their children.

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