African American Social Developments: Evidence of Limited Civil Rights Progress

Question 1

What did Theodore Roosevelt often do in his Presidency which tried to help race relations?

Answer 1

He invited Booker T Washington to the White House

Question 2

What did Ben Tillman say about Roosevelt inviting Booker T Washington to the White House?

Answer 2

He opposed Roosevelt doing this

Question 3

What was the case for Civil Rights for Taft while he was President?

Answer 3

He was cautious to pass any legislation to improve race relations

Question 4

What was the issue when Wilson was President for better equality?

Answer 4

Wilson was racist

Question 5

What happened while Wilson was President with the media which he heavily supported against African Americans?

Answer 5

The film “Birth of a Nation” was released which made the KKK look like heroes

Question 6

Name a car business owner who was racist

Answer 6

Henry Ford

Question 7

What action did Henry Ford do, contradicting his racist beliefs?

Answer 7

In 1917 he employed 400,000 African Americans in his car factories