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

2. According to Tisby, what political system was believed to be associated with the civil rights movement?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Authoritarianism.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) Communism.

3. Why did Linda Browns parents originally want to send her to an all-white school?
(a) The all-white school offered better facilities and teachers.
(b) The all-white school didn't charge any fees.
(c) They wanted to directly oppose racism.
(d) They wanted to send her to a boarding school.

4. According to Tisby, when did Christianity arrive in Africa?
(a) The 1st-2nd century.
(b) The 5th-6th century.
(c) The 3rd-4th century.
(d) The 7th-8th century.

5. What was the first higher education institution to accept women and Black people?
(a) St. John's College.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Stanford University.
(d) Oberlin College.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the term for secret places where enslaved Blacks met to worship?

2. Who was John Newton?

3. What was the term for the system of laws and customs used to control Black people after the Civil War?

4. In Chapter 1, Beverly Daniel Tatum defines racism as a combination of "prejudice" and another factor. What is the second factor?

5. What was the name of the group who fought for the rights of Black people in the Reconstruction Era?

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