What was the Civil Rights Act of 1875?

Prevent racial discrimination in public places

How did wage differences in the NRA affect Black laborers?

Black workers were paid less than their white counterparts

What was Booker T. Washington's response to segregation?

He advocated vocational training and economic self-reliance

What was the impact of the 1883 Civil Rights Cases on racial discrimination?

Allowed private discrimination by overuling the Civil Rights Act

What ended Reconstruction?

The election of Rutherford B. Hayes

What impact did segregation in the CCC have on Black workers?

It limited Black workers' access to employment opportunities

Why were black representatives in legislatures during Reconstruction significant?

Marked a shift in U.S. political representation

How did the Jim Crow laws affect rail travel in Florida in 1887?

They enforced racial segregation on railroads

How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) affect Black farmers?

It led to Black sharecroppers losing land and income

What was the goal of Radical Reconstruction from 1867-77?

To restructure the South and enforce civil rights

Who was Oscar De Priest?

First black member of congress in the 20th century

What was one impact of segregation on Black Americans' education?

It created underfunded and segregated schools

What happened when Democrats regained control in the South?

Reversed many gains from Reconstruction

What precedent did Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 establish?

It upheld 'separate but equal' facilities for different races

What was the significance of Williams v. Mississippi 1898?

It upheld voter discrimination laws, limiting Black voting rights

What role did Southern whites play in the Democrat Party during the early 20th century?

They controlled key party positions and resisted civil rights reforms

What was the goal of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction?

To restore white supremacy and suppress Black power

How did voter discrimination impact Black voting opportunities by the early 20th century?

It led to a sharp decline in Black voter turnout across the South

What was the significance of the defeat of federal anti-lynching legislation?

It allowed violence against Black Americans to continue unchallenged

What was the purpose of Louisiana's Grandfather Clause in 1898?

To disenfranchise Black voters by exempting whites from requirements

What factors led to further changes in Black settlement between 1933-45?

Economic opportunities in Northern cities and racial violence in the South

What was the role of the NAACP in influencing social and political changes?

The NAACP fought legal battles to end segregation and racial discrimination

Why did many Black Americans move north and west during Jim Crow?

To escape economic and social oppression in the South

How did military rule affect Southern states during Reconstruction?

It worsened tensions with Southern whites

How did Jim Crow laws affect Black Americans' economic opportunities?

It limited job opportunities and access to fair wages

What was the social impact of changes in Black settlement during 1933-45?

It led to increased political and social influence in Northern cities

How did Black voting patterns change during this period?

More Black Americans began voting in Northern states

Why did Congress fail to address Black grievances during this period?

Southern Democrats blocked civil rights efforts in Congress

How did Jim Crow laws continue to affect Black Americans under the Democrat Party?

Jim Crow laws continued segregating public spaces and services

What was the outcome of Cumming v. Richmond County Board of Education 1899?

It allowed segregation in public schools under 'separate but equal'

How did Mississippi's 1890 constitution affect Black voters?

It imposed literacy tests and poll taxes to limit Black voting

How had the pattern of Black settlement in the USA changed by 1933?

Many Black Americans moved to Northern cities for job opportunities

How did Jim Crow laws extend beyond rail travel?

Segregation extended to schools, housing, and public spaces

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1
Zora Neale Hurston was.........
The head of the women's Negro defense league.
An African American writer.
A prominent African American female lawyer
An African American singer.
2
Which amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of race?
Fifteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
3
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1875?
Abolished state racial laws
Prevent racial discrimination in public places
Provided federal funds for education
Allowed Black Americans to work in federal jobs
4
What increased after ex-slaves gained freedom in the South?
Civil peace
Social tensions
Economic stability
Political unrest
5
How did wage differences in the NRA affect Black laborers?
Black workers were paid less than their white counterparts
Black laborers were given more employment opportunities
Black and white workers received equal pay in the NRA
Black workers received benefits similar to white workers
6
What was Booker T. Washington's response to segregation?
He said that segregation was on balance a good thing.
He opposed any form of segregation or compromise
He supported full political and civil rights immediately
He advocated vocational training and economic self-reliance
7
What was the impact of the 1883 Civil Rights Cases on racial discrimination?
Restricted state power over racial laws
Strengthened the enforcement of Civil Rights Act of 1875
Outlawed racial discrimination in all public spaces
Allowed private discrimination by overuling the Civil Rights Act
8
What ended Reconstruction?
Freedmen's Bureau establishment
Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The election of Rutherford B. Hayes
9
What impact did segregation in the CCC have on Black workers?
It promoted integration in the workplace
It allowed Black workers to hold leadership positions
It limited Black workers' access to employment opportunities
It promoted racial equality in the workforce
10
Why were black representatives in legislatures during Reconstruction significant?
Signaled the end of Reconstruction
Ensured Black Americans dominated politics
Had little impact in many states
Marked a shift in U.S. political representation
11
How did the Ku Klux Klan terrorize Black communities in the South?
By legal actions blocking Black land ownership
With violence and lynchings
By removing Black political candidates
By stopping Black citizens from voting
12
How did the Jim Crow laws affect rail travel in Florida in 1887?
They enforced racial segregation on railroads
They allowed integrated seating in first-class carriages
They prevented Black passengers from traveling
They reserved certain rail cars for Black passengers
13
What method did the White League use to maintain white supremacy?
Discrimination in education
Economic pressure via labor unions
Intimidation using Black Codes
Political assassinations of Black leaders
14
How did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) affect Black farmers?
It provided financial support to Black farmers
It had no impact on Black farmers in the South
It increased land ownership among Black farmers
It led to Black sharecroppers losing land and income
15
What was the goal of Radical Reconstruction from 1867-77?
To abolish federal control of the South
To reestablish white dominance in the South
To reintegrate Southern states without conditions
To restructure the South and enforce civil rights
16
What freedom did ex-slaves gain after the Thirteenth Amendment?
Freedom of movement
Right to vote
Freedom to speak
Right to bear arms
17
Who was Oscar De Priest?
The leader of CORE
An African American jazz musician.
The black lawyer in the NAACP case against lynching
First black member of congress in the 20th century
18
What was one impact of segregation on Black Americans' education?
It improved educational access for Black Americans
It led to integrated schools in northern states
It improved literacy rates among Black students
It created underfunded and segregated schools
19
What happened when Democrats regained control in the South?
Reversed many gains from Reconstruction
Created opportunities for Black leaders
Led to federal oversight of politics
Led to racial equality
20
What precedent did Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 establish?
It banned racial segregation in transportation
It upheld 'separate but equal' facilities for different races
'Separate but equal' was deemed unconstitutional
It mandated equal treatment of all citizens in public spaces
21
What social opportunities were key for ex-slaves post-1865?
Access to education
Better housing
Equal wages
Equal employment
22
What was the significance of Williams v. Mississippi 1898?
It advanced voting rights protections for Black Americans
It upheld voter discrimination laws, limiting Black voting rights
It reduced the power of Jim Crow laws
It improved educational opportunities for Black Americans
23
What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865?
To end segregation
To give voting rights
To abolish slavery
To establish Jim Crow laws
24
What role did Southern whites play in the Democrat Party during the early 20th century?
They supported Black voting rights but faced opposition
They were minor figures with little influence in the party
They advocated for civil rights but failed to gain support
They controlled key party positions and resisted civil rights reforms
25
What was the goal of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction?
To support Radical Republicans
To advocate for civil rights
To restore white supremacy and suppress Black power
To reintegrate Confederate states
26
How did voter discrimination impact Black voting opportunities by the early 20th century?
It resulted in equal voting opportunities in the South
It increased voter registration for Black Americans
It led to a sharp decline in Black voter turnout across the South
It only impacted voters in Northern states
27
What was the significance of the defeat of federal anti-lynching legislation?
It allowed violence against Black Americans to continue unchallenged
It was a symbolic victory for civil rights activists
It strengthened federal laws protecting Black citizens
It ensured that lynching was criminalized across the country
28
What was the purpose of Louisiana's Grandfather Clause in 1898?
To guarantee voting rights for all citizens regardless of race
To disenfranchise Black voters by exempting whites from requirements
To enforce literacy tests for all voters
To allow Black citizens to bypass new voting restrictions
29
What factors led to further changes in Black settlement between 1933-45?
The Great Depression led to migration back to Southern states
Many Black Americans sought agricultural work in the South
Increased educational opportunities in the South attracted Black migrants
Economic opportunities in Northern cities and racial violence in the South
30
What was the role of the NAACP in influencing social and political changes?
The NAACP supported separate but equal policies in Southern states
The NAACP had little influence on major legal decisions during this time
The NAACP fought legal battles to end segregation and racial discrimination
The NAACP focused primarily on social reform without legal action
31
Why did many Black Americans move north and west during Jim Crow?
To escape economic and social oppression in the South
To find new agricultural opportunities in the West
To avoid new educational segregation laws
To seek better educational opportunities in the North
32
Who was president during the political settlement after the Civil War?
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
James Buchanan
33
In which city was there a serious race riot in 1919?
Tulsa
Detroit
Los Angels
Chicago
34
What economic system did ex-slaves use after 1865?
Independent farming
Collective farming
Sharecropping
Tenant farming
35
How did military rule affect Southern states during Reconstruction?
It worsened tensions with Southern whites
It led to a second civil war
It led to economic revival through investments
It led to violence by Southern militias
36
How did Jim Crow laws affect Black Americans' economic opportunities?
It provided more job opportunities in northern industries
It opened up business opportunities for Black Americans
It limited job opportunities and access to fair wages
It encouraged migration to Southern urban centers
37
What was the social impact of changes in Black settlement during 1933-45?
It worsened segregation and racial tensions in Northern cities
It led to increased political and social influence in Northern cities
It reduced tensions between Black and white communities
It had little impact on the political landscape of Northern states
38
How did Black voting patterns change during this period?
Black Americans voted overwhelmingly for Southern Democrats
Black Americans faced increasing restrictions on voting rights
Black voter turnout declined in the North
More Black Americans began voting in Northern states
39
Why did Congress fail to address Black grievances during this period?
Congress focused on labor reforms, leaving civil rights aside
Black leaders were following Booker T Washington and not opposing Jim Crow
Congress was focused on economic recovery, ignoring civil rights
Southern Democrats blocked civil rights efforts in Congress
40
How did Jim Crow laws continue to affect Black Americans under the Democrat Party?
Jim Crow laws were abolished during this period
Jim Crow laws only affected schools and hospitals
Jim Crow laws were limited to rural areas only
Jim Crow laws continued segregating public spaces and services
41
Which amendment granted citizenship to all born in the U.S.?
Sixteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Thirteenth Amendment
42
What was the outcome of Cumming v. Richmond County Board of Education 1899?
It allowed segregation in public schools under 'separate but equal'
It resulted in equal funding for segregated Black schools
It struck down segregation in public schools
It banned all segregated schools in Southern states
43
What does "CORE" stand for?
Committee on radical equity
College of Rhodes England (An all black university)
Congress of Racial Equality
Council over racism eradication
44
How did Mississippi's 1890 constitution affect Black voters?
It required a mental health test for all black voters
It had no effect on voting rights for Black citizens
It required Black voters to own property to vote
It imposed literacy tests and poll taxes to limit Black voting
45
How had the pattern of Black settlement in the USA changed by 1933?
Black Americans primarily settled in Western rural areas
Black communities were concentrated in Western urban centers
Most Black Americans remained in rural Southern areas
Many Black Americans moved to Northern cities for job opportunities
46
How did Jim Crow laws extend beyond rail travel?
Segregation applied only to rail travel
Only railroads were segregated by law
Segregation extended to schools, housing, and public spaces
Jim Crow was limited to Southern states only

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