African American Social Developments: Evidence of Continuing Issues Flashcards
From all of the Presidents from 1901-1920, which one likely was the least driven to improve equality for African Americans?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the case for African Americans in Politics by 1912?
By 1912, there were no African Americans in Governmental positions at a local or state level
What film was released in 1915 which increased opposition to African Americans further?
Birth of a Nation
What was the impact of Birth of a Nation?
It caused the revival of the KKK
How many lynchings were there in the United States in 1918?
64
How long was the KKK prominent after its revival in 1915?
Over 10 years
How many lynchings were there in the United States in 1919?
83
What did William Joseph Simmons do in 1920?
He created the 100% American Campaign
What did the 100% American Campaign state?
The KKK served to protect the USA from Immigrants and African Americans
How many members did the KKK have by 1921?
100,000
How many members did the KKK have by 1924?
3 million
How many African Americans were lynched from 1889 to 1922?
3000
