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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. What was never even considered between slaves and land owners?
2. The change of laws in the south may be attributed to various actions often referred to as:
3. What is the word that best describes the members of the Republican party that pushed for total integration?
4. In what year was a decision made regarding the case?
5. The Northerners often ignored what part of their cities?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss the court system in regards to racial segregation.
2. 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?
3. 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.
4. What event(s) caused the federal government to take less interest in civil rights activities?
5. 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.
6. Describe the basic structure of the plantation and the relationship between slave and owner.
7. Although conservatives were often the enemy of the civil rights movement at the time, blacks often sought solace there. Explain.
8. What important period does the third segment of the history follow? How does it relate to the others? How was this period characterized?
9. What were the names of some of the alternatives presented to the Southerners?
10. What actions and events was the most recent phase responsible for bringing about?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the concept of mob mentality. What is mob mentality? Is it positive or negative? How did mob mentality play a role in the story? Have you ever experienced mob mentality? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Research and write an essay on the formation of the Ku Klux Klan. When was the organization formed, who was it formed by and in what location? When did the KKK come to the peak of power? In which states did it maintain the strongest hold? Who was likely to be a member in the secret society? Is the KKK still active? What is their mission or goal?
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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