The Experiences of Black Americans Flashcards
1
Q
The American Civil War was fought between which two groups?
A
North and South
2
Q
Where were the first shots fired?
A
Fort Sumter
3
Q
Who was the USA’s president during the war?
A
Abraham Lincon
4
Q
In which year was the emancipation proclamation?
A
1963
5
Q
What was the period after the Civil War known as?
A
Displacement
6
Q
An illegal execution, performed by a mob is known as what?
A
Lynching
7
Q
Who established the KKK?
A
Nathan Forest
8
Q
When was the KKK at its peak, and roughly how many members did they have?
A
1920s, 2 million
9
Q
The leader of the KKK was known as what?
A
Grand Imperial wizard
10
Q
What is the term used for the separation of the races that existed in America?
A
Segregation
11
Q
The case of Emmett till inspired who to refuse to give up her seat on a bus?
A
Rosa Parks
