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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Declining Years of Jim Crow.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The phrase came from a book written by which author?
(a) Twain.
(b) Harrison.
(c) Cable.
(d) Stowe.

4. How many years did it take for the Supreme Court to strictly enforce the Brown decision?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

5. Who was president when the case of Brown vs. The Board of Education was decided?
(a) FDR.
(b) Truman.
(c) Hoover.
(d) Eisenhower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which states were the first to wane in their support of the cause?

2. Liberals fought hard against which of the following notions?

3. In how many cities did race riots occur after the return of white soldiers?

4. What is the word used for the action of engaging blacks into society as equals?

5. The actions that took place in the South during this period are often thought of as being a/an:

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