Question 1

What area became known as the "Negro Capital of the World"?

Accepted Answer

Harlem, New York City, New York became known as the "Negro Capital of the World" during the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement that saw the growth of African-American art, literature, music, and theater. It became a hub for black intellectuals and artists, and a center of black pride and expression.

Question 2

What did many race riots of the early twentieth century have in common?

Accepted Answer

Many race riots of the early twentieth century were sparked by whites charging sexual misconduct against black men. This was often used as an excuse for violence and gave an outlet for deep-seated racial tensions.

Question 3

Why did a riot erupt in Houston in 1917?

Accepted Answer

Black soldiers were stationed at nearby military bases during World War I and were frustrated with the segregation and discrimination they faced in Houston. On August 23, 1917, a confrontation between black soldiers and Houston police escalated into a riot that lasted two days. The riot resulted in the deaths of 16 whites (including five policemen) and four blacks, and the injury of many others. The soldiers were arrested and court-martialed, leading to further tension between the military and the black community.

Question 4

In January 1923, the small town of Rosewood, Florida, was destroyed, and its black residents were driven out or killed.

Accepted Answer

This is a historical fact. A white woman in a neighboring town accused a black man in Rosewood of assaulting her, which led to a violent racial riot that lasted for several days. The white mob burned down buildings and homes and killed at least six black residents, with some estimates suggesting a much higher death toll. The remaining black residents fled the town and never returned.

Question 5

The Niagara movement lasted several generations while the NAACP declined to a small organization by 1930.

Accepted Answer

The statement is the opposite of the truth. The Niagara Movement was short-lived, lasting only a few years at the beginning of the 20th century, while the NAACP grew to become a significant civil rights organization by the 1930s.

Question 6

The Marine Corps allowed black men to serve in non-combat roles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Marine Corps allowed black men to...

Question 7

Black troops returned to America from World War I on integrated ships.

Accepted Answer

Black troops returned to America from World War I on segregated ships, reflecting the racial policies and attitudes of the time.

Question 8

The impact of World War I on the African-American community included a reduction in the collective demand for racial equality at home.

Accepted Answer

The impact of World War I on the African-American community actually increased the demand for racial equality at home, as many African-American soldiers who had fought for their country returned to find that they were still seen as second-class citizens in their own communities. This led to the rise of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1920s and 30s.

Question 9

Why was the Harlem Property Owners' Improvement Corporation formed?

Accepted Answer

The Harlem Property Owners' Improvement Corporation was formed by white property owners who aimed to prevent African Americans from moving into Harlem, reflecting racial segregation efforts.

Question 10

Examine the 1921 photograph of the Greenwood neighborhood in Tulsa,Oklahoma,that appears in Chapter 16.What tells historians that it depicts a race riot?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a fire and a cloud of smoke in the background indicates that there was violence and destruction happening in the area, which is consistent with a race riot. The other elements of the photograph, such as the houses, telephone poles, road, and cars, are not necessarily indicative of a riot.

Question 11

Why did blacks find Chicago advantageous?

Accepted Answer

Chicago provided political opportunities for black politicians, which was advantageous for black residents.

Question 12

What is true about black migration between 1910 and 1940?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Many blacks migrated, doubling the population of blacks outside the southern states" is true, making option D the best choice. The Great Migration between 1910 and 1940 saw around 6 million African Americans move from the South to the North, doubling the population of black Americans living outside the Southern states.

Question 13

After Booker T.Washington outlined his philosophy at the opening ceremonies of the Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta in 1895,the black editor of the New York Age told Washington that he had replaced Frederick Douglass (who had died in 1895)as an African-American leader.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as stated in the sentence.

Question 14

The results of unrestricted submarine warfare by 1917 helped to bring the U.S.into World War I against Germany.

Accepted Answer

The unrestricted submarine warfare caused significant damage to American ships and led to the loss of American lives, which ultimately pushed the U.S. to enter the war on the side of the Allies against Germany.

Question 15

Besides providing college students with an opportunity to enjoy each other's company,black fraternities and sororities stressed scholarship,social graces,and community involvement.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 16

Why did a race riot erupt in Atlanta,Georgia,in 1906?

Accepted Answer

The Atlanta newspapers ran inflammatory, often exaggerated or false accounts about black crime and black men who brutalized white women, which contributed to the racial tensions leading to the 1906 race riot.

Question 17

Why did blacks initially settle in the Harlem area of New York City?

Accepted Answer

Builders in Harlem were unable to sell their properties to white buyers and therefore turned to black buyers to avoid bankruptcy. This led to an influx of black residents in the area.

Question 18

What is the connection between violence and blacks in America during the era of World War I?

Accepted Answer

During the era of World War I, violence against blacks in America expanded from the South to include the North as well. This was due to the increased influx of black migrants to the North during the war for employment opportunities in industries that supported the war effort. This led to tensions and competition between black and white workers, resulting in violence and racial segregation.

Question 19

When World War I erupted in Europe in August 1914, most Americans were eager to participate.

Accepted Answer

Most Americans were initially hesitant to participate in World War I and favored a policy of neutrality.

Question 20

Booker T.Washington founded the National Negro Business League in 1900 and served as its president until he died in 1915.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Booker T. Washington did indeed found the National Negro Business League in 1900 and served as its president until he passed away in 1915.

Quiz 16: Conciliation, Agitation, and Migration: African Americans in the Early Twentieth Century