The Position Of Black Americans Early 1950’s

Question 1

What did Black People face in the early 1950s?

Answer 1

Discrimination and segregation solely because of their race.

Question 2

Where could Black Americans afford to live in USA?

Answer 2

Black citizens could only afford to live in the poorest areas, called ‘ghettos’

Question 3

America in the 1950s black people were limited to having badly paid jobs so could only afford to live in the poorest areas, called the ____

Answer 3

Ghettos

Question 4

What enforced segregation in the south?

Answer 4

Jim Crow laws

Question 5

What were the voting rights of Black Americans in the early 1950s?

Answer 5

Voting rights were gradually introduced for Black Americans, but were often obstructed by white people through various methods.

This reflects the systemic barriers faced by Black Americans in exercising their voting rights.

Question 6

What methods did white people use to prevent Black Americans from voting?

Answer 6

Several methods were employed to obstruct Black Americans from voting.

These methods included intimidation, literacy tests, poll taxes, and other discriminatory practices.

Question 7

How did politicians in the North approach Black voters in the early 1950s?

Answer 7

Politicians began to introduce policies that appealed to Black people to gain their votes.

This indicates a shift in political strategy to include minority voices in the electoral process.

Question 8

What voting rights did black people gain in some parts of the South?

Answer 8

They gained some voting rights for officials in their segregated communities.

Question 9

By what year had 143 towns in the South appointed black policemen?

Answer 9

By 1954.

Question 10

What percentage of black people were registered to vote in 1956?

Answer 10

20%.

Question 11

What was the increase in the percentage of registered black voters compared to before WW2?

Answer 11

An increase of 17%.

Question 12

In 1956, what percentage of black people were registered to vote up by 17% compared to before WW2?

Answer 12

20%

Question 13

What was one method used to prevent black people from voting?

Answer 13

Employers threatening to sack workers who tried to vote
This method created a fear of job loss among black voters, discouraging them from participating in elections.

Question 14

What role did political parties play in preventing black voting?

Answer 14

States allowing political parties to ‘choose’ their members

This allowed for discrimination in party membership and candidate selection, marginalizing black individuals.

Question 15

What type of tests were introduced to restrict black voting access?

Answer 15

Difficult literacy tests for black people

These tests were often designed to be confusing and were used to disenfranchise black voters.

Question 16

True or False: White people saw black people as equal citizens when it came to voting.

Answer 16

False

This perception justified various discriminatory practices aimed at suppressing black voter turnout.

Question 17

In the South of America, which laws enforced racial segregation?

Answer 17

Jim Crow Laws

Question 18

What methods did white people use to prevent black people from voting?

Answer 18

Gangs beating up black voters outside polling stations

This reflects the violent tactics used to intimidate and suppress black voter participation.

Question 19

What extreme consequence faced some black individuals who defended their right to vote?

Answer 19

They were murdered & killed

This highlights the severe risks and dangers associated with advocating for voting rights during this period.

Question 20

By 1954, how many towns in the South had black policemen?

Answer 20

143 towns

Question 21

What ways were black people prevented from voting?

Answer 21

Ways black people were prevented from voting:

1) Employers threatening to sack workers who tried to vote

2) States allowing political parties to ‘choose’ their members

3) States introducing difficult literacy tests for black people

Question 22

What was the attitude of policemen and judges in the Deep South towards race?

Answer 22

Policemen and judges were racist.

Question 23

What could happen to black people during police interrogations?

Answer 23

Black people could be beaten to confess to crimes they didn’t commit.

Question 24

What could happen to black people regarding imprisonment?

Answer 24

They could be imprisoned for no reason.

Question 25

Were black people allowed to serve on juries?

Answer 25

No, black people were not allowed to sit on juries.

Question 26

What often happened when a black person was murdered?

Answer 26

It was often not investigated.

Question 27

How many different organizations contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and what each of them role in?

Answer 27

5 organizations. 1: NAACP ( National Association for the Advanced of Coloured People - focused on fighting for CR in law courts to overthrow segregation 2: NAACP cont. - tried to prove facilities were not equal and also argued that separate but equal facilities didn’t mean equal opportunity 3: CORE : ( Congress of Racial Equality) - used non-violent direct action to such as boycotts and sit ins to protest segregation 4:CORE membership: - had fewer members from NAACP, worked mainly in the North, most of their members at first were white, middle classed people. 5: Universites - allowed civil rights campaigners to meet in the north to meet and organise protests

Question 28

What does NAACP stand for?

Answer 28

National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People Focus: NAACP focused on fighting for civil rights in law courts to overthrow segregation. They argued against the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson ruling of ‘separate but equal’.

Question 29

Church organisations Churches were the centre of the Southern community, so black church leaders were often also civil rights leaders. They typically had access to higher education and were respected in their communities. Black church leaders organised peaceful protests and speeches. They could negotiate with white politicians because of their respected status.

Question 30

What role did churches serve in the Southern community?

Answer 30

Churches were the centre of the Southern community ## Footnote This highlights the importance of religious institutions in social organization.

Question 31

Who were often civil rights leaders in the Southern community?

Answer 31

Black church leaders ## Footnote Their dual role as spiritual and community leaders enabled them to influence civil rights.

Question 32

What educational opportunities did black church leaders typically have?

Answer 32

They typically had access to higher education ## Footnote Higher education contributed to their leadership and negotiation skills.

Question 33

Why were black church leaders respected in their communities?

Answer 33

They were respected due to their education and leadership roles ## Footnote Respect allowed them to effectively advocate for civil rights.

Question 34

What types of activities did black church leaders organize?

Answer 34

Peaceful protests and speeches ## Footnote These activities were essential for civil rights advocacy.

Question 35

How could black church leaders negotiate with white politicians?

Answer 35

Because of their respected status ## Footnote This status provided them with a platform for dialogue and negotiation.

Question 36

What methods did the civil rights movement use?

Answer 36

They used similar methods to CORE.

Question 37

What type of locations were often targeted for meetings during the civil rights movement?

Answer 37

Churches.

Question 38

What was the purpose of targeting churches in the civil rights movement?

Answer 38

As meeting points for marches and protests.

Question 39

What type of support did the civil rights movement receive from white people?

Answer 39

Some support due to peaceful methods and willingness to work within the segregation system This support was not universal; many white people were still suspicious of the movement.

Question 40

What was a reason for suspicion among some white people towards the civil rights movement?

Answer 40

Mass black support and organization This suspicion stemmed from fears about the implications of organized black activism.

Question 41

What does RCNL stand for?

Answer 41

Regional Council of Negro Leadership.

Question 42

What were the main goals of the RCNL?

Answer 42

To campaign for black rights, voter registration, and against police brutality.

Question 43

Did the RCNL work within or outside the segregated system?

Answer 43

It worked within the segregated system.

Question 44

How many people attended the rallies held by the RCNL in the 1950s?

Answer 44

The rallies were attended by 10,000 people.

Question 45

The Main areas of RCNL campaigns:

Answer 45

Black rights Black voter registration Against police brutality