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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religious beliefs did enslaved Blacks hold upon their arrival in North America?
(a) They practiced indigenous religions native to Africa.
(b) They were primarily Jewish and Islamic.
(c) They had no religious beliefs of their own.
(d) They had already converted to the Christian faith.

2. How did enslaved Blacks share messages about possible escape plans?
(a) In letters.
(b) In newspapers.
(c) In telegrams.
(d) In songs.

3. According to Tisby, what political beliefs do theologically conservative people of faith usually hold?
(a) They favor the Republican party.
(b) They prefer to stay out of politics.
(c) They prefer third-party candidates.
(d) They favor the Democratic party

4. Why was the antislavery clause removed from the Declaration of Independence?
(a) States that supported the slave trade won a Congressional vote.
(b) States that outlawed slavery launched a letter-writing campaign.
(c) States that profited from the slave trade objected to its inclusion.
(d) States that opposed the slave trade offended the Founding Fathers.

5. According to Tisby, American evangelism in the 1970s became synonymous with "whiteness" and which political party?
(a) The Grand Old Party (GOP).
(b) The Libertarian Party.
(c) The Democratic Party.
(d) The Green Party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

2. According to Tisby, incarcerated people in the U.S. make up what portion of the global population of incarcerated individuals?

3. Which professions were excluded from receiving Social Security?

4. What term was used to criticize poor Black citizens who were popularly perceived as lazy?

5. What was a primary goal of "Redeemers" (97)?

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