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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. The great historical event was thought to have caused the end of an important time period. What was it called?

2. At the turn of the century, blacks were placed where on the rungs of society?

3. What trait did both the Democrat and Republican parties share at the time?

4. How many segments can Southern history be divided into?

5. In what month did the Brown case come to an end?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what it was like in regards to racial separation in the Antebellum South, particularly in the cities.

2. The author gives examples of the types of places in which segregation was prevalent. Name some of those social and political arenas.

3. What event(s) caused the federal government to take less interest in civil rights activities?

4. Describe the atmosphere regarding the presence of blacks in public and private facilities during the late 19th century.

5. Describe the basic structure of the plantation and the relationship between slave and owner.

6. Despite the relationships that may have developed in this setting, one should never assume that it would affect what part of the relationship?

7. What actions and events was the most recent phase responsible for bringing about?

8. Despite the advances made in race relationships since the end of the Civil War, the battle between the North and South still carries some weight. Discuss this concept and why it is still a popular issue.

9. According to the text, what was included in the first segment of southern history as we know it? How many segments are there in total?

10. What were the names of some of the alternatives presented to the Southerners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many changes occurred in politics and public perception of racial equality during and after the Great Depression. Discuss the changes. How did Roosevelt support racial equality? How did the New Deal incorporate all races into the plan? Discuss what changes took place in local politics at the time. Also explain the concept of the "common enemy" present at the time.

Essay Topic 2

The author talks about blacks leaving white churches in order to form their own. One of the most famous Southern black churches was the AME Church. What is the AME Church? Describe the church, its founders, mission, purpose and actions. Where was the church based? How many affiliates were there? How was the church affiliated with the black community? Does the church still exist?

Essay Topic 3

Write how you think the issue of segregation would be handled in today's court system. How would the approach change? Would the court proceedings receive national media attention like it did in the 1870s? Would the case require the intervention of the NAACP and high powered attorneys? State reasons for your opinions, using as many facts as possible.

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