what was life like in the south Flashcards
What was the primary economic system that dominated the South for Black Americans from 1917 to 1932?
Sharecropping
True or False: During 1917-32, Black Americans in the South enjoyed equal rights and opportunities compared to White Americans.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ movement aimed to improve the social and economic conditions for Black Americans during this period.
Harlem Renaissance
What was the main purpose of the NAACP, which gained prominence during this time?
To fight for civil rights and against racial discrimination.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following laws enforced racial segregation in the South?
Jim Crow laws
What forms of violence were commonly used against Black Americans in the South during this period?
Lynching and racial violence
True or False: The Great Migration saw a significant number of Black Americans moving from the rural South to urban areas in the North.
True
What role did the church play in the lives of Black Americans in the South during 1917-32?
It served as a community center and a platform for social and political activism.
Multiple Choice: Which economic event in the late 1920s severely affected Black Americans in the South?
The Great Depression
What was the impact of the Great Depression on Black sharecroppers?
Many faced increased poverty and displacement due to falling crop prices.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of laws enacted in the South that enforced racial segregation.
Black Codes
What was the significance of the Scottsboro Boys trial?
It highlighted racial injustice in the legal system.
True or False: The 1920s were a time of significant cultural advancement for Black Americans in the South.
True
What was one key cultural contribution of the Harlem Renaissance?
The emergence of influential Black artists, writers, and musicians.
Multiple Choice: Which organization was founded in 1909 to advocate for the rights of Black Americans?
NAACP
What was the primary way Black Americans resisted oppression in the South during this period?
Through organized activism and community solidarity.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of mass migration of Black Americans from the rural South to the urban North.
Great Migration
What was the role of education for Black Americans in the South during 1917-32?
It was limited and often segregated, with fewer resources than White schools.
True or False: Black Americans had full voting rights in the South during this period.
False
What was the significance of the 15th Amendment for Black Americans?
It granted Black men the right to vote, although many were disenfranchised through discriminatory practices.
Multiple Choice: What was one major challenge faced by Black farmers in the South during the 1920s?
Access to credit and land ownership
What was the impact of racial discrimination on employment opportunities for Black Americans in the South?
They were often relegated to low-paying, unskilled labor jobs.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a cultural movement that celebrated Black identity and creativity in the 1920s.
Harlem Renaissance
What was a common form of protest against racial injustice by Black Americans during this period?
Organizing and participating in boycotts and marches.
True or False: The economic conditions for Black Americans improved significantly during the Great Depression.
False
what famous black American advocated for segregation
Booker T washington
how were black Americans segregated?
Education
pay gap
schools were much more poorly equipped
what jobs did black children still achieve
doctors
lawyers
teachers
what did jim crow laws do?
segregated every aspect of life
how were black Americans separated by jim crow laws
separate public facilities
sent to different schools
where they lived
how did workplaces separate black Americans
segregated their workers
had different staircases to move around the building
