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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which states seemed to have the most tolerance for desegregation?
(a) Inland.
(b) Coastal.
(c) Border.
(d) Southern.

3. Racial equality was said to be one of the main goals during which time?
(a) Renaissance.
(b) Antebellum.
(c) Reformation.
(d) Reconstruction.

4. Which of the following walked out following the new federal mandates?
(a) State government officials.
(b) Federal troops.
(c) Local government officials.
(d) Vice President.

5. What word was often used to describe the status of a black person, whether or not he was free?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Regal.
(c) Worthless.
(d) Worthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes how the liberals felt about that particular policy?

2. In what year was the book published?

3. What public meeting place was one of the most affected by segregation after the slaves were freed?

4. What was in steady decline between 1820 and 1860?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What major step is included in the second phase of history in the south? What was it called?

2. What important period does the third segment of the history follow? How does it relate to the others? How was this period characterized?

3. Discuss why city life in the Antebellum South was not really amenable to slavery and segregation. How was city life affected?

4. Although more states entered the union, there were no new laws regarding blacks. Discuss this fact and the eligibility of voting status for black men.

5. What does the author say about exploitation from 1877-1900?

6. Name at least one major change that took place during the Redemption.

7. Describe some of the choices Southerner were required to make regarding the status of races.

8. What actions and events was the most recent phase responsible for bringing about?

9. Describe the atmosphere regarding the presence of blacks in public and private facilities during the late 19th century.

10. The author gives examples of the types of places in which segregation was prevalent. Name some of those social and political arenas.

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