Civil Rights at the Turn of the Century

Question 1

What do these laws demonstrate? Check all that apply.

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States had similar laws allowing segregation.; Laws were created for specific facilities.

Question 2

This quote shows all of the following. Check all that apply.

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how Jim Crow laws were enforced through scare tactics and bullying.; how white supremacist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan used intimidation.; how African Americans were at risk if they opposed Jim Crow laws.

Question 3

Select whether each statement describes the viewpoint of the majority or the dissent.

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majority; The laws are not written to overcome social prejudice, and do not need to change because that was never their original intent.: majority; The segregation laws were set up to exclude black people from riding in cars designated for white people, not the other way around.: dissent; For two races to feel equal they must willingly appreciate each other’s value.: majority

Question 4

The segregation laws were set up to exclude black people from riding in cars designated for white people, not the other way around.

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dissent

Question 5

For two races to feel equal they must willingly appreciate each other’s value.

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majority

Question 6

How did the Supreme Court majority argue that “separate but equal” facilities were legal? Check all that apply.

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It was said to help preserve the peace and public order.; The Constitution did not protect social rights, only civil and political rights.

Question 7

According to Washington, what is the key to ending segregation?

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A strong work ethic

Question 8

Read the quote. Put a check next to each of the statements supported in the text.

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Du Bois feels that African Americans shouldn’t have to apologize in the face of insults.; For African Americans to gain equality, Du Bois believes they must refuse to be treated as inferior.

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