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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Man on the Cliff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The level of tolerance regarding racial equality was directly related to which of the following?
(a) Political affiliation.
(b) Relation to Mason-Dixon line.
(c) Proximity.
(d) Age.

2. In which of the coastal states did blacks continue to hold political or public office?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Maryland.

3. Although there was close proximity of the slaves and land owners, it did not mean that there was a sense of long term ______.
(a) Friendship.
(b) Service.
(c) Trust.
(d) Loyalty.

4. What city was most likely the glaring exception in regards to segregation in this era?
(a) Little Rock.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Montgomery.

5. Northern blacks, unlike Southern blacks were considered to be free but were not permitted to have a particular status. What was it?
(a) Professional.
(b) Legal.
(c) Political.
(d) Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite New Orleans' reputation and policies _____ days of violence broke out in the city due to racial issues.

2. Which president was responsible for eliminating discrimination for federal employees?

3. In what year was the NAACP founded?

4. The appointment of a(n) _________ in South Carolina fueled even more racial violence.

5. In the late 1800s blacks were accepted, or at least tolerated, where?

(see the answer key)

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