What distinguished Eatonville, Florida, the hometown of Zora Neale Hurston?

Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

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It was the center of the Harlem Renaissance movement.The majority of residents were employed by White employers.It was predominantly inhabited by African Americans.It was demolished following the Civil War.None of the above.

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Eatonville, Florida, is notable for being one of the first all-Black incorporated towns in the United States, making it primarily African American. Unlike other places, its population was largely African American, which is why option C is correct. The town was not the center of the Harlem Renaissance, nor was it destroyed after the Civil War, and many residents were not predominantly employed by White individuals.

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