Question 1

What difficulty did black children not face in trying to get an education in the late nineteenth century?

Accepted Answer

The other options all describe difficulties that black children faced in trying to get an education in the late nineteenth century. In rural areas, schools were open for limited amounts of time (A), children were often required to assist with agricultural work (B), and high schools were almost non-existent for black students in the South (C). Option D, however, describes a difficulty that black children did not face: the South did not actually provide funding for black schools in the late nineteenth century, and black communities often had to rely on their own resources to build and maintain schools.

Question 2

What was not a reason why some people were critical of Washington's approach with the Tuskegee Institute?

Accepted Answer

Critics of Washington's approach felt he was not pushing hard enough for change, as his focus was on vocational training rather than advocating for immediate civil rights and liberal arts education.

Question 3

How did the Morrill Act of 1862 assist with education for blacks?

Accepted Answer

The Morrill Act of 1862 did not specifically assist with education for blacks. Southern states often refused to allow blacks entry into the schools created under this act until the second Morrill Act of 1890, which required states to show that race was not a criterion for admission or to designate separate land-grant institutions for blacks.

Question 4

Which Protestant denomination had the most black members in the South in 1890?

Accepted Answer

During this time period, the Baptist denomination had the most black members in the South due to their emphasis on a personal relationship with God, emotional worship, and active involvement in evangelism and social justice causes. The other options either did not exist yet (Nation of Islam was founded in the 20th century) or did not have a significant presence among black communities at the time.

Question 5

How were black church services often different from white church services?

Accepted Answer

Black church services often included more vocal participation from members, who would shout out responses and encourage the preacher with "amens" and other expressions of approval. This type of participatory worship was less common in white churches.

Question 6

What was at least part of the reason Holiness churches appealed to some blacks?

Accepted Answer

D  Holiness churches appealed to some blacks because they were less formal and ritualistic, which could be more inviting and accessible. Additionally, they preached the democracy of heaven and equality of all in the eyes of God, resonating with the desire for social equality.

Question 7

Why were many black troops assigned to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D, as during that time period, there was a belief that black soldiers were better equipped to handle the heat and rugged terrain in the southwest region of the United States. Additionally, there were concerns that assigning black soldiers to other areas of the country could result in tension and conflict with white locals. Therefore, many black troops were assigned to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Question 8

What did many people think was an appropriate education for black students?

Accepted Answer

Many people believed that vocational training in a skill or trade was the most appropriate education for black students, as they viewed them as being better suited for manual labor jobs.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the message relayed by black ministers?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What black college did Booker T. Washington found in 1872?

Accepted Answer

Booker T. Washington founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1872.

Question 11

How was Booker T. Washington's message received by whites?

Accepted Answer

White people largely embraced Booker T. Washington's message of non-threatening acceptance of white superiority, and many supported him financially. This was partly because his message did not challenge the racist attitudes of the time and offered reassurance that the racial hierarchy would not be upset. Additionally, many white people were likely pleased that Washington focused on economic progress and vocational training, rather than political or legal equality.

Question 12

What was social Darwinism?

Accepted Answer

Social Darwinism was a theory that applied Darwin's theory of "survival of the fittest" to human society. It suggested that certain races, particularly white English and Germans, were biologically superior to others, including blacks. This belief led to discriminatory and racist policies and practices.

Question 13

Who was Hampton Institute's most famous and prized student?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What skills were stressed for blacks and Native Americans at the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute?

Accepted Answer

The Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute stressed skills related to learning hard work in a trade, Christian morality, and middle-class values to both blacks and Native Americans, with an emphasis on preparing them for manual and agricultural labor rather than traditional liberal arts education. There is no indication that the school was training future lawyers or teaching skills related to living in African colonies.

Question 15

What was not a belief of Booker T. Washington about opportunities for blacks?

Accepted Answer

Booker T. Washington did not believe that blacks should prioritize political rights like voting before achieving economic success. He believed that economic success would eventually lead to political rights.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about black ministers?

Accepted Answer

Historically, black ministers were predominantly male, especially in earlier times, due to societal norms and restrictions on women's roles in religious leadership.

Question 17

What was the "talented tenth"?

Accepted Answer

The "talented tenth" referred to the idea that the top ten percent of the black population, which included the most educated and talented individuals, should lead the rest of the black community in achieving greater social and political equality. This concept was popularized by W.E.B. Du Bois.

Question 18

Which church was the only significant one in early twentieth century America that was truly interracial in nature?

Accepted Answer

The Pentecostal Church was known for its interracial congregations in the early twentieth century, particularly during the Azusa Street Revival, which was a significant event in the history of Pentecostalism and was marked by its racial integration.

Question 19

Where did most black men in the army after the Civil War spend their time?

Accepted Answer

After the Civil War, many black men in the army were sent to the western frontier to help fight Native Americans. This was known as the "Indian Wars" and lasted from the 1860s to the 1890s. Black soldiers were often sent to areas where there was a high risk of conflict, and they were expected to perform the same duties as white soldiers. This included scouting, mapping, and engaging in combat.

Question 20

What was the "white man's burden"?

Accepted Answer

The "white man's burden" was the duty of superior, more civilized white countries to educate and bring culture to backward, inferior races. This belief was used to justify imperialism and colonization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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