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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. That particular type of philosophy was often referred to as a(n) ______ philosophy.
(a) Uninformed.
(b) Aristocratic.
(c) Viable.
(d) Purposeless.

2. Liberals fought hard against which of the following notions?
(a) Desegretation will lead to interracial marriages.
(b) Whites are inherently superior.
(c) Blacks are lazy.
(d) The South should remain separate.

3. Many blacks withdrew from various parts of society for a number of reasons. Which is not mentioned in the text?
(a) Fear.
(b) Discomfort.
(c) Anger.
(d) Confusion.

4. The great historical event was thought to have caused the end of an important time period. What was it called?
(a) Civil War.
(b) Civil Rights movement.
(c) Great Compromise.
(d) Reconstruction.

5. What famous court case was monumental in changing laws and views regarding segregation?
(a) Scopes Trial.
(b) Brown vv. the Board of Education.
(c) Roe vv. Wade.
(d) Tennessee Evolution Case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Surprisingly, which famous figure supported keeping races separate?

2. The conservative position grew out of what type of relationship?

3. The other famous case mentioned during this time was Williams against an American state. What state was it?

4. Which of the following may not be to blame for the continuance of the attitudes of the people regarding slavery?

5. What was the term used to define government officials put in charge of the new laws regarding former slaves?

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