What is the connection of poetry to the black arts movement?

It combined sounds and rhythms of the street, music, and religious sermons.

What happened to Rodney King?

He was beaten by several LAPD officers

Why have some blacks criticized gangsta rap?

Its lyrics are often anti-women, violent, and offensive.

What was the “Harlem Renaissance”?

an outpouring of literary and artistic work from blacks during the 1920s

What is true about black women's support for women's suffrage?

They had long supported women’s suffrage

What gains did African Americans make during the New Deal?

Many African Americans gained a voice with the government.

Which of the following is true regarding African Americans and inner-city poverty?

Inner cities are generally cut off from the rest of society

What was a common occupation for many black soldiers in Europe?

They were often a part of the transportation corps, delivering supplies

What was an accomplishment of Joe Louis?

He won the world heavyweight boxing championship and defended it 24 times.

What did the Niagara Movement demand in 1905?

It argued that blacks should protest vigorously for their rights

What did Executive Order 9981 do?

It officially desegregated the armed forces.

How did blacks view President Clinton?

They thought he was best president since Lyndon Johnson regarding blacks

What is the connection between violence and blacks in America during the era of World War I?

Violence against blacks expanded from the South to include the North

What did Carmichael say that the slogan “Black Power” meant?

positive self-identity, racial pride

What is true about George W. Bush's appointments of African Americans in his administration?

He appointed blacks to key posts, including Colin Powell

What did the Nation of Islam and the Peace Mission Movement have in common?

Both religions targeted the problems of blacks in urban areas

What was Malcolm X’s view before 1964 about changing black people's status in America?

He rejected integration with whites in any fashion.

How did whites in Alabama react to the Freedom Riders passing through their state?

They reacted violently, bombing the buses and beating the riders

How did Woodrow Wilson act toward black people when he became president?

Wilson held southern views about race and segregated federal offices

Which of the following ideas was supported by Jesse Jackson in the 1984 presidential campaign?

He wanted to represent people who felt politically marginalized.

What approach to social problems adopted by the Reagan and Bush (Sr.) administrations negatively impacted blacks?

They cut funds for the redevelopment of inner cities.

What is the connection between racism and the black culture industry?

Whites controlled media production and exploited blacks.

According to DuBois, what positive principles did African Americans fight for during World War I?

The liberation of France, freedom, & America’s ideals

How did black voting patterns begin to change after the first election of Franklin Roosevelt?

Blacks began to shift to the Democratic Party.

What area became known as the "Negro Capital of the World"?

Harlem, New York City, New York

Name two of the nation’s leaders killed in 1968.

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert Kennedy

How did Du Bois's and Washington's approaches to improving the condition of black men differ?

Du Bois, unlike Washington, did not think blacks should be submissive

What group did students form to continue their activism?

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

What was the role of the "black cabinet"?

They pressured the government to create and support color-blind legislation

What was the Negro Motorist Green Book?

a guide to segregated facilities for black travelers

How did Malcolm X's views change after his visit to Mecca in 1964?

He renounced his former view that all whites were evil and racist.

What was the result of black efforts to field black baseball teams in the 1920s?

The leagues thrived with black players and fans.

What is affirmative action?

policies seeking to remedy historic discrimination in employment

Which of the following statements is true of black labor during World War II?

Pressure from government, and the promise of high wages, drew many blacks

What types of jobs did most African-American soldiers perform in France?

Unloading ships & labor battalions

What effect did the lynching of Emmett Till have on young black Americans?

It infuriated many of them and caused them to fight it ever happening again

Why did colleges begin to form black studies departments in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

More blacks entered white colleges and began to demand courses of relevance

Which of the following is true about the difficulties faced by black artists in the 1930s and the 1940s?

Black artists often had to depend on whites for the financial backing

How did President Kennedy react to the challenges to federal authority posed by southern governors?

He dispatched federal marshals to ensure that black students were admitted

What types of goals did Farrakhan set for Nation of Islam members?

He thought they should help themselves by emulating Booker T. Washington.

What methods did the NAACP use to try to gain black civil and political rights?

They worked within the court and legislative system.

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1
What is the connection of poetry to the black arts movement?
It combined sounds and rhythms of the street, music, and religious sermons.
It was published by a variety of journals in Chicago, Detroit, and New York
The only poetry published was by black men.
It used very formal language to dramatize the effects of white society
2
What happened to Rodney King?
he was lynched
he was peacefully arrested
he was convicted of murder
He was beaten by several LAPD officers
3
Why have some blacks criticized gangsta rap?
It is generally too loud and damages the eardrums of children.
It advocates having blacks in subordinate positions in society.
It is generally copies other musicians’ creative efforts.
Its lyrics are often anti-women, violent, and offensive.
4
To what religion or denomination did Malcolm Little convert while in prison?
Nation of Islam
the Peace Mission Movement
Baptist
African Episcopalian Methodist
5
What was the “Harlem Renaissance”?
a name given to the time period when Harlem was part of the New York colony
a brief time when blacks in Harlem had equal social rights to whites
an outpouring of literary and artistic work from blacks during the 1920s
a time when historic buildings in Harlem were given great attention
6
In what year did the U.S. begin to officially celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., day?
1987
1985
1988
1986
7
What is true about black women's support for women's suffrage?
Black women tended to be for suffrage only for very wealthy black women.
Black women's clubs came out strongly in public against women's suffrage.
They had long supported women’s suffrage
Since women's clubs were very conservative, they avoided controversy
8
What gains did African Americans make during the New Deal?
Many African Americans gained a voice with the government.
desegregation of the military
Desegregation of lunch counters
Anti-lynching laws
9
How did the L.A. community react to the Rodney King verdict?
there was no reaction
1992 L.A. riots
they filed a civil suit against the LAPD
they started moving away from L.A.
10
Which of the following is true regarding African Americans and inner-city poverty?
Most African Americans have moved out of poverty in the inner cities.
Inner cities are generally cut off from the rest of society
Inner cities have low rates of HIV infection
Poor black children are adversely affected
11
What was a common occupation for many black soldiers in Europe?
They were only responsible for digging trenches and setting up
They were rarely put in any position of danger during the war.
No African Americans were sent to Europe because they were thought lazy
They were often a part of the transportation corps, delivering supplies
12
What was an accomplishment of Joe Louis?
He won four gold medals.
He created the game of basketball.
He was the first black athlete to play professional football.
He won the world heavyweight boxing championship and defended it 24 times.
13
What did the Niagara Movement demand in 1905?
It argued that blacks should protest vigorously for their rights
It demanded that all black leaders stand with Booker T. Washington.
It was never able to unify on any one goal or idea and broke up soon after
It demanded that blacks accept segregation for the time being
14
What did Executive Order 9981 do?
It officially desegregated the armed forces.
It forbade discrimination by race in defense industries.
It forbade discrimination by gender in the armed forces.
It forbade discrimination by race or gender in defense industries.
15
How did blacks view President Clinton?
They thought he was best president since Lyndon Johnson regarding blacks
They never supported him or any of his polices
They supported him at first but then later voted against him
They refused to support him at first, but later reluctantly did after
16
How did Mohandas K. Gandhi overturn British rule in India?
Nonviolent mass protests
boycotting British goods
going to college
through a revolution
17
What is the connection between violence and blacks in America during the era of World War I?
Violence against blacks was widespread but limited to the South.
Violence against blacks during the war was often perpetrated by blacks
Violence decreased against blacks as all Americans turned to support war
Violence against blacks expanded from the South to include the North
18
What did Carmichael say that the slogan “Black Power” meant?
positive self-identity, racial pride
the removal of segregation
reverse discrimination, favoring blacks over whites in all areas
Carmichael never really defined “Black Power.”
19
What is true about George W. Bush's appointments of African Americans in his administration?
He was the first president to have a majority of black advisers on staff
He generally followed Reagan's policy of appointing token blacks
He refused to appoint blacks as cabinet level advisers.
He appointed blacks to key posts, including Colin Powell
20
What did the Nation of Islam and the Peace Mission Movement have in common?
Both were very small and had almost no effect upon blacks.
Both religions targeted the problems of blacks in urban areas
Combined, they had more members than the traditional Protestant religions.
Both embodied "black supremacist" religions
21
What was Malcolm X’s view before 1964 about changing black people's status in America?
He rejected integration with whites in any fashion.
He felt that real revolution would come only through peace with whites.
He thought that police did not abuse black people.
He hoped to work with the NAACP and Martin Luther King, Jr.,
22
How did whites in Alabama react to the Freedom Riders passing through their state?
They reacted violently, bombing the buses and beating the riders
They generally supported the black students, as long as they were peaceful
They paid little attention because the riders were peaceful
They overwhelmingly supported the students with donations of food, clothes
23
How did Woodrow Wilson act toward black people when he became president?
Wilson did everything he could to restrict black voting rights
Wilson was a firm believer that blacks and whites should be equal.
Although Wilson did not personally like blacks, he did appoint some
Wilson held southern views about race and segregated federal offices
24
Which of the following ideas was supported by Jesse Jackson in the 1984 presidential campaign?
He wanted to push through more cuts in civil rights and welfare.
He wanted to have a national holiday celebrating Malcolm X.
He wanted to represent people who felt politically marginalized.
He hoped to cut back the growth of government, business, and labor.
25
Who was chosen to lead the new Montgomery Improvement Association?
Rosa Parks
Jo Ann Robinson
E. D. Nixon
Martin Luther King, Jr.
26
Who was the first African-Americans to receive a Ph.D. from an American university?
A. Philip Randolph
Simon Haley
W.E.B. DuBois
Booker T. Washington
27
What name is given to the mass movement of African Americans to the North in the early 1900s?
Liberation
the Mass Exodus
the Great Migration
Emancipation
28
What approach to social problems adopted by the Reagan and Bush (Sr.) administrations negatively impacted blacks?
They favored the poor over the elite and middle class.
They appointed many blacks to government posts
They cut funds for the redevelopment of inner cities.
They reoriented the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
29
What is the connection between racism and the black culture industry?
Blacks controlled media production and entirely excluded whites.
Blacks controlled media production and exploited whites.
Whites controlled media production and exploited blacks.
Whites controlled media production and entirely excluded blacks.
30
According to DuBois, what positive principles did African Americans fight for during World War I?
freedom for Africa
The liberation of France, freedom, & America’s ideals
equal rights for blacks
desegregation of society
31
How did black voting patterns begin to change after the first election of Franklin Roosevelt?
Blacks continued to stay with the Republican Party, the party of Lincoln.
Blacks briefly formed their own separate party
Blacks split over Roosevelt
Blacks began to shift to the Democratic Party.
32
Who broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947?
Sammy Sosa
Satchel Page
Jackie Robinson
Rube Foster
33
What area became known as the "Negro Capital of the World"?
Harlem, New York City, New York
Charleston, South Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
34
Name two of the nation’s leaders killed in 1968.
John F. Kennedy & Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy & Malcom X
Martin Luther King, Jr. & Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy & Malcom X
35
How did Du Bois's and Washington's approaches to improving the condition of black men differ?
Du Bois, like Washington, was tolerant of white supremacy
Du Bois and Washington actually did not differ greatly regarding tactics
Du Bois, unlike Washington, felt for agitation for colonies in Africa
Du Bois, unlike Washington, did not think blacks should be submissive
36
What group did students form to continue their activism?
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Southern Regional Congress
Congress of Racial Equality
37
What was the role of the "black cabinet"?
They helped the president formulate policy
They pressured the government to create and support color-blind legislation
They helped reorganize the university system of the U.S.
They were token blacks in the administration; they had no real power.
38
What was the Negro Motorist Green Book?
a coupon book
a guide to segregated facilities for black travelers
a road atlas
a car repair manual
39
How did Malcolm X's views change after his visit to Mecca in 1964?
He began to insist that all blacks move to Africa.
He began to favor segregation and subordination for blacks.
He began speaking for the use of violence and force to overcome racism.
He renounced his former view that all whites were evil and racist.
40
What was the result of black efforts to field black baseball teams in the 1920s?
The leagues folded by 1930.
The leagues thrived with black players and fans.
The leagues were banned by major league baseball.
The leagues surpassed attendance at white games.
41
What is affirmative action?
policies promoting black people over white people in all instances
policies to equalize voting opportunities for blacks
policies to give blacks an annual income and free health care
policies seeking to remedy historic discrimination in employment
42
Which of the following statements is true of black labor during World War II?
The agricultural economy began to recover, and few blacks left the farms
Pressure from government, and the promise of high wages, drew many blacks
There were very few changes for blacks during World War II.
Blacks began to speak out about greater changes in jobs
43
Who murdered Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Don L. Lee
Richard Daly
James Earl Ray
Louis Farrakhan
44
What types of jobs did most African-American soldiers perform in France?
flying airplanes
messengers
combat jobs
Unloading ships & labor battalions
45
What effect did the lynching of Emmett Till have on young black Americans?
Because Till had been a war hero, many young blacks enlisted in the army.
It frightened many. Young people would take only a small role
It made many young black men turn to violence, crime, and terrorism.
It infuriated many of them and caused them to fight it ever happening again
46
Why did colleges begin to form black studies departments in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
They began to feel that black studies were important
More blacks entered white colleges and began to demand courses of relevance
They were forced to form black studies departments by the Supreme Court.
Local NAACP groups demanded such programs or they would riot
47
Which was the first war to see integrated American troop units in conflict?
the Korean War
the Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
48
Which of the following is true about the difficulties faced by black artists in the 1930s and the 1940s?
Black artists often had to depend on whites for the financial backing
Black artists were actively associated with the Communist Party
They were never allowed to include political views in their works.
Whites simply refused to accept black art or culture in any way.
49
How did President Kennedy react to the challenges to federal authority posed by southern governors?
He told them verbally he supported their actions, disappointing blacks
He dispatched federal marshals to ensure that black students were admitted
He approved of their decisions to allow students to attend universities.
He refused to do anything, allowing them to deny admission to blacks
50
What types of goals did Farrakhan set for Nation of Islam members?
He pressed for equal constitutional rights for children of any race.
He wanted women to be the social and political equals to men.
He pushed aggressively for civil and political rights.
He thought they should help themselves by emulating Booker T. Washington.
51
What methods did the NAACP use to try to gain black civil and political rights?
They worked actively to discredit Washington
They would hold huge rallies, with jazz and blues music to attract follower
They worked within the court and legislative system.
They attempted to use violence against white supremacists.
52
What group did Martin Luther King, Jr., form to continue civil rights struggle begun with the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Congress of Racial Equality
Southern Christian Leadership Council
Montgomery Bus Boycott League
53
What was the result of the Brown case?
Blacks were once again denied a right to equal educational opportunities.
All educational facilities, both private and public, had to be desegregated
The court declared that separate educations were not equal
The Supreme Court agreed that segregation was bad but refused to do anythin
54
What was a culminating event of Farrakhan's leadership of the Nation of Islam?
his reaction to September 11
his trip to Mecca
the Million Man March
his denunciation of Jews
55
What was Motown?
a basketball team
A black-owned record label in Detroit.
a car factory
a concert hall
56
What policies did the War Department lay out for black participation in the military during World War II?
African Americans would be the lead troops and undertake the first waves
African Americans would have absolutely no role or presence in Europe.
African Americans would be limited to digging ditches in Europe for whites
African Americans would be kept segregated and serve mainly in noncombat
57
What tactic did college students begin to employ beginning in 1960?
the boycott
the sit-in
the protest bombing
the musical concert benefit
58
How did Ronald Reagan's presidency impact African Americans?
Reagan appointed some blacks to cabinet positions
Reagan worked for better opportunities for blacks and expand civil rights
Reagan ignored all aspects of black civil rights
Reagan turned away from broadening government protections for civil rights.
59
What did the freedom rides spur the Interstate Commerce Commission to do?
It ordered buses to stop taking blacks into the south.
It protected the KKK's actions.
It outlawed segregation on interstate bus travel.
Nothing
60
How did white violence impact the development of the civil rights movement?
It found approval as a tactic by the federal government, ending the movemen
It helped to end the movement.
It revealed southern racism to the larger public, extending the movement.
It made no impact.
61
What benefits did Marcus Garvey and his ideas bring to many black people?
His organization brought direct economic benefits to blacks
Garvey brought spiritual salvation to his followers
Garvey brought few benefits to his members
Garvey’s ideas brought an opportunity to celebrate black culture
62
How did the Rodney King verdict reveal differences between whites and blacks regarding American justice?
Blacks saw the acquittal of the police officers as an example of injustice
Blacks and whites came together to support the verdict.
Blacks saw evidence that the American justice system favors the rich
Blacks and whites came together to oppose the verdict.
63
What event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
a dispute over police brutality in the city
the violence against black men on the buses
the leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr.
the arrest of Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist
64
How did deindustrialization impact the black community in the late twentieth century?
It made no impact on the black community.
It produced many more industrial jobs in the U.S. for blacks.
It produced some new industrial jobs for blacks.
It led to a decrease in industrial jobs for blacks.
65
How did most African Americans feel about entering World War I?
Some blacks openly protested the war through marches and demonstrations.
Violence broke out in many cities across the United States
Because of their past experiences, blacks criticized the war
Most supported it, and many served in the armed forces
66
The impact of rap music popularized which musical term and genre?
ragtime
bebop
classical
hip-hop
67
Who wrote the Roots miniseries?
Toni Morrison
Jesse Jackson
Alex Haley
Richard Wright
68
What did Du Bois ask for at the first Pan-African Congress?
the creation of a central black nation for African Americans to inhabit
that Africa begin a communist revolution to support the Soviet Union
that countries in Africa work toward taking over a state within America
that Africans come to America and help African Americans gain rights
69
How did King feel about the Vietnam War after 1966?
He became more supportive of the war as the United States began winning
He never made a public statement about the war.
He vacillated constantly over the war and never really came to a position
He was increasingly critical of the war
70
What happened in Los Angeles in 1965?
Rodney King was beat up
an earthquake
a black man was elected mayor
Watts riots

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