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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 state stepped forward with this particular issue?
2. What group referred to itself as being the last civil rights group to believe in integration?
3. Who was the leader of the National Urban League?
4. Despite New Orleans' reputation and policies _____ days of violence broke out in the city due to racial issues.
5. What devastating period in history also assisted in easing racial tensions?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the first group to back down from the extreme fight against racism?
2. What happened in the 1920s that further suppressed racial equality? What group gained immense power at this time?
3. What common enemy helped to ease racial tensions? What was the common goal? Who supported the goal?
4. 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?
5. What input did scholars have on racism? What sections of this group were most influential in the opinion?
6. How did the Jim Crow laws change beginning in 1920?
7. What was believed to be the cause of the Second Reconstruction?
8. What was the message given to the Negroes from white industrialists? How did it affect nationwide racism?
9. What happened to many of the people that did not go to fight in World War I?
10. What happened that caused the people opposed to segregation to back down?
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
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.
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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