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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 4, Pud, Don't Step on My Reputation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened in the late 1860's?
(a) A series of revolts rocked the plantations.
(b) Blacks were given land.
(c) Whites were expelled from their plantations.
(d) Former slaves were allowed to vote.

2. Who was elected in the elections of 1876?
(a) Black Democrats.
(b) White Republicans.
(c) Black Republicans.
(d) White Democrats.

3. Why did the young slave Thomas Bauskett offered his son take the name of Bauskett?
(a) It was the name of the first master he could recall.
(b) The name was an approximate translation of his African name.
(c) It was the name of his kindest master.
(d) He liked the name.

4. In what church did Aaron become a deacon?
(a) Edgefield Hill Baptist Church.
(b) Greenburg Hill Baptist Church.
(c) Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
(d) High Hill Baptist Church.

5. What is an integral part of the history of the county according to Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Former slaves.
(b) Plantations.
(c) Rhum.
(d) Free elections.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was James born?

2. Who did the people of Edgefield vote for in the first election allowing freed men to vote?

3. What did the whites name their plan to prevent African Americans from voting?

4. Why did the blacks of the early 20th century stop paying much attention to the difference between law and lawlessness according to Butterfield?

5. What did the whites of South Carolina fear?

(see the answer key)

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