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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 Reconstruction Act was passed in what year?

2. What percent of African Americans were in the Union army?

3. According to Anderson, in the early twentieth century, the rape of Black women was considered a white man’s what?

4. Where did the “Red Summer” occur?

5. In 1918, The Federal Government issued what order for Blacks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Michael Brown murdered, and how did the country react? Can you think of any recent similar situations?

2. What were some of the ways Southern states attempted to punish Blacks for trying to move North around WWI?

3. In which part of Detroit did most Black people live after the Great Migration? Describe the conditions there.

4. What was the Great Migration? Why did it happen?

5. Why were some Southern whites surprised the Great Migration took place?

6. Who was Mayor of NYC when Amadou Diallo was shot by police? How did he react to it?

7. Who was President when the 13th Amendment was enacted? What were his views on Black Americans at that time?

8. How does Anderson define "white rage”?

9. Which court decision upheld racially restrictive housing policies?

10. Describe the peonage system.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After reading White Rage, write an essay on how you would define “white rage.” According to Anderson, how do those with “white rage” view people of color and their role in America?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, Anderson offers examples of how access to quality education and classes are intertwined. Discuss using examples from White Rage and your own life and observations.

Essay Topic 3

The rights of Black Americans in regards to education has been a struggle since slavery. Describe the history of this issue as outlined in the book White Rage. Do you feel that there are people who feel it benefits them to keep Black Americans from receiving equal education? How and why?

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