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

2. What is the well-known name of the group that wanted to end slavery?

3. In what year was a decision made regarding the case?

4. What was one of the things a freedman might do after leaving the plantation where he lived?

5. In what year was the book published?

Short Essay Questions

1. Despite the advances made in race relationships since the end of the Civil War, the battle between the North and South still carries some weight. Discuss this concept and why it is still a popular issue.

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

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

4. 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?

5. Describe what it was like in regards to racial separation in the Antebellum South, particularly in the cities.

6. What kind of impact did the court case have on government agencies?

7. The laws responsible for keeping blacks have developed a nickname. What was the name and where did it supposedly come from?

8. While some locales seemed to have some improvement regarding segregation, there were other places where other phenomena were appearing. Explain.

9. In 1877, a major historical event occurred. What was the event and what did it mean in relation to the Reconstruction?

10. What phenomena emerged that may have caused the end of the alliance between blacks and conservative whites?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author talks about blacks leaving white churches in order to form their own. One of the most famous Southern black churches was the AME Church. What is the AME Church? Describe the church, its founders, mission, purpose and actions. Where was the church based? How many affiliates were there? How was the church affiliated with the black community? Does the church still exist?

Essay Topic 2

Lincoln often avoided the topics of abolition, slave ownership and interracial marriage. Why? Was the restriction a personal choice or made for the benefit of Lincoln's political career? How might the Democrats have responded if Lincoln had addressed these issues at Gettysburg? Since these topics were avoided, what main topic did Lincoln speak about at Gettysburg?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast racism in Europe with racism in America. Use examples from the 1920s as well as today.

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