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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did black workers resist unionizing alongside white workers? (from Tensions Rising - Race Riot)

They were racist towards whites.

They felt betrayed by white workers for their actions during the 1904 strike.

They felt that white workers did not recognize or have at heart the unique set of interests held by black workers.

They felt protected by Big Bill and thus did not require additional political help against their bosses.

2.

When did Big Bill agree to move militiamen into Packingtown and the Black Belt? (from Ratcheting Up - Epilogue)

Only once most of the violence had already subsided.

On the very first day of the race riots, July 27th.

Only once the police chief admitted to requiring additional help.

Only once politicians and citizens began expressing outrage at his reluctance to do so.

3.

Why did black people in the South continue to live in a poorer fashion than those in the North, despite the abolition of slavery? (from A Higher Call - Respectability and Respect)

Southern black people did not mind being abused, so they did not fight the system.

Southern black people did not know better than to continue living in the South.

Informal but real segregation and prejudices still pervaded the South.

Southern white people were inherently more racist than Northern white people.

4.

How did black migrants feel about the Urban League? (from A Higher Call - Respectability and Respect)

They did not care about the League's work unless it directly benefited them.

They were impressed with the polished and competent black employees of the League.

They resented how well-off the League's employees were.

They were afraid of being judged harshly by the League's employees.

5.

What was the key challenge for unionists in Packingtown and the Black Belt? (from Tensions Rising - Race Riot)

Holding on to their jobs.

Getting money to fund their activities.

Getting black and white workers to unionize together.

Challenging the status quo in the Union Stock Yard.

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