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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It was said that after the war, people were more interested in the pursuit or prosperity as well as:
(a) Self-involvement.
(b) Self-indulgence.
(c) Self-pity.
(d) Self-centeredness.

2. What was a common name used to describe black neighborhoods?
(a) Slum.
(b) Ghetto.
(c) Darktown.
(d) Suburbs.

3. Who was referred to as being one of the most brilliant speakers of the 1960s?
(a) King.
(b) Malcolm X.
(c) Kennedy.
(d) Eggers.

4. What war seemed to change things for the better, even if only for a short time?
(a) Civil War.
(b) WWI.
(c) Spanish-American War.
(d) WWII.

5. What might happen if someone dared to challenge Southern segregation?
(a) Civil War.
(b) Coup.
(c) Upraising.
(d) Mutiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to this group, people tended to separate to fall back on their own:

2. Despite their actions, _________ were still surpassed in their efforts by black integrationists.

3. At what college/university was there a racial riot when a black female was enrolled in classes?

4. Despite New Orleans' reputation and policies _____ days of violence broke out in the city due to racial issues.

5. One of the cases that ended the period of this change was Plessy v. _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the message given to the Negroes from white industrialists? How did it affect nationwide racism?

2. What violation of civil rights was caused and supported by the regression of blacks?

3. What event followed the murder of the four young girls in a black church?

4. What common enemy helped to ease racial tensions? What was the common goal? Who supported the goal?

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

6. What was believed to be the cause of the Second Reconstruction?

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

8. What happened in the 1920s that further suppressed racial equality? What group gained immense power at this time?

9. How did racial tensions increase at the end of World War I?

10. Name some of the reasons for the group to ease back on their efforts.

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