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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. Racists often referred to Negroes as lacking which of the following?

2. Who was one of the staunch liberals that permitted a drastic change in the Southern newspapers?

3. What two states were controlled by members of the KKK at this time?

4. In 1906, this city in Georgia was under siege with many people being murdered and lynched.

5. It was said that after the war, people were more interested in the pursuit or prosperity as well as:

Short Essay Questions

1. What major action taken in Arkansas caused a national uproar? What happened as a result of the actions?

2. What was a major missing element in the battle for Progressive reform?

3. The satire that appeared in the press may have been a portent of things to come. Explain.

4. Describe the riots that took place during 1919. How many cities experienced the racial violence?

5. What group of states announced that it would integrate their schools? What was the opinion of the school systems in the Deep South regarding the time line?

6. How did the occurrence of World War I benefit the Negro?

7. What event precipitated the end of public school segregation? In what year did the event take place?

8. What event precipitated the New Reconstruction? How was compliance enforced?

9. What happened when the courts finally set up a strict implementation plan? Who was in charge?

10. What happened to many of the people that did not go to fight in World War I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most common the signs of defiance is the Confederate flag. In modern times, the Confederate flag is often considered to be racist. Compare and contrast the United States flag with the Confederate flag. Where did the makers of each flag get the idea for its design? Do you feel that the Confederate flag should be banned due to its history?

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

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.

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