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Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the turn of the century, blacks were placed where on the rungs of society?
(a) Middle.
(b) Bottom half.
(c) Bottom.
(d) Top third.

2. The change in the Constitution and the new order is often referred to as:
(a) Reconstruction.
(b) Rejuvenation.
(c) A mistake.
(d) Blasphemy.

3. In regards to legal proceedings, what was a black barred from doing in the court room?
(a) Being a juror.
(b) Working as a court official.
(c) Becoming a lawyer.
(d) Testifying in any case.

4. What caused the biggest conflict between the beliefs of that particular culture and the culture of the blacks?
(a) Civil Rights.
(b) Ownership.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Education.

5. What was the term used to define government officials put in charge of the new laws regarding former slaves?
(a) Reformed.
(b) Redeemed.
(c) Resurrected.
(d) Relinquished.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the most well known leader of the Southern Populists?

2. Which is not one of the places listed as a location where southern blacks and whites might co-mingle?

3. What is still the most prevalent issue between blacks and other ethnicities in the US?

4. What was the name of the policy that stated that slave owners should remain in charge because they knew best?

5. In what year did this event take place?

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