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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word did white Southerners use to describe their attempt to regain power after the Civil War?
(a) Reclamation.
(b) Vindication.
(c) Redemption.
(d) Absolution.

2. What was the outcome of the Methodist General Conference of 1808?
(a) Regional congregations could not take a public position on the issue of slavery.
(b) Regional congreations could make their own decision on the issue of slavery.
(c) Regional congregations were required to support slavery in every parish.
(d) Regional congregations were required to oppose slavery in every parish.

3. Which for the following is NOT a reason Robert Finley cited in his proposal to send Black people back to Africa?
(a) This arrangement would rid the U.S. of Black people.
(b) This arrangement would "civilize" the continent of Africa.
(c) This arrangement would help the U.S. avoid paying reparations.
(d) This arrangement would offer enslaved Blacks a better life.

4. Where did Emmett Till's murder occur?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Louisiana.

5. How did "paternalist" (66) white Christians view Black people?
(a) As dangerous and threatening criminals.
(b) As brothers and sisters in spirituality.
(c) As helpless and ignorant children.
(d) As legal and soacial equals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which English philosopher's work influenced the Declaration of Independence?

2. How did white publications like Christianity Today respond to the civil rights movement?

3. Why did lynch mobs in Jim Crow regions often target Black preachers?

4. Why was it difficult for abolitionists to use the Bible support for their views?

5. Who gave the Cornerstone Speech?

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