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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Many blacks withdrew from various parts of society for a number of reasons. Which is not mentioned in the text?
2. In what year did this major historical event take place?
3. What is the word or phrase that generally means the way things are?
4. In what year was the book published?
5. What major historical event took place in the 1870s?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the court system in regards to racial segregation.
2. What does the author say about exploitation from 1877-1900?
3. What actions and events was the most recent phase responsible for bringing about?
4. What were the names of some of the alternatives presented to the Southerners?
5. According to the text, what was included in the first segment of southern history as we know it? How many segments are there in total?
6. 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.
7. Describe some of the choices Southerner were required to make regarding the status of races.
8. While some locales seemed to have some improvement regarding segregation, there were other places where other phenomena were appearing. Explain.
9. What major step is included in the second phase of history in the south? What was it called?
10. Describe what it was like in regards to racial separation in the Antebellum South, particularly in the cities.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss in detail the family history of Jim Crow, from slavery to professional success. Include as many historical facts as possible.
Essay Topic 2
The author talks about symbols of white supremacy. Discuss at least five symbols used by the white supremacists since the fall of the Antebellum South. Which symbols are still in use today? Where are you most likely to find these symbols? Is it illegal to use these symbols? Which do you feel is the most offensive? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
The NAACP has had a great deal of involvement in the civil rights of blacks. Explain how the NAACP got involved, who supported the group, and who was against the NAACP. Write a detailed opinion on your views regarding the NAACP's involvement. Was it a hindrance or a help? Examine the actions and motives of the organization.
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