African American Social Developments: Birth of a Nation Flashcards
1
Q
When did the film “Birth of A Nation” come out?
A
1915
2
Q
What was the scale of the Birth of a Nation film?
A
It was popular throughout the USA
3
Q
Name one important figure at this time who loved the “Birth of a Nation” film
A
Woodrow Wilson
4
Q
What did Wilson do with the Birth of a Nation film?
A
He showed it at the White House
5
Q
What did Wilson say about the film?
A
He said it was like “History written with lightning”
6
Q
What was shown at the end of the film which connected it to Wilson?
A
It showed a quote from a book that Wilson had written in 1902
7
Q
What did the film cause to happen within American society?
A
The KKK was revived
8
Q
What was the subject of the film?
A
It made the KKK look like heroes and saviors of America
