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

2. What was named as being the next phase of the civil rights movement?
(a) Second Reconstruction.
(b) Second Coming.
(c) Crow Movement.
(d) Segregation Release.

3. What is the well-known name of the group that wanted to end slavery?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Abolitionists.
(c) Prohibitionists.
(d) Separatists.

4. What was in steady decline between 1820 and 1860?
(a) Underground railroad.
(b) Religious freedom.
(c) City life.
(d) Segregation.

5. The quote provided in the introduction discusses where the Jim Crow System was effective. Which is not mentioned in the quote?
(a) Cemeteries.
(b) Restaurants.
(c) Trains and buses.
(d) Hospitals.

Short Answer Questions

1. An attempt was made to save the Supreme Court from having to try cases involving the school integration plan. Who was charged with handling the court cases?

2. What devastating period in history also assisted in easing racial tensions?

3. Which state stepped forward with this particular issue?

4. In what year was the Civil Rights Act made into law?

5. How many Negro towns were formulated as a result of community restrictions?

(see the answer key)

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