Unit 7 The New South

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How did W.E.B. DuBois' and Booker T. Washington's views on African American progress differ during the New South Era? A. W.E.B. DuBois advocated for immediate civil rights while Booker T. Washington emphasized economic self-reliance.

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W.E.B. DuBois advocated for immediate civil rights while Booker T. Washington emphasized economic self-reliance.

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What was the main reason Tom Watson and the Populists opposed Henry Grady's vision for the South? A. They believed he was too focused on urban development. B. They thought he ignored the needs of rural communities. C. They felt he prioritized industrial growth over agricultural interests. D. They accused him of biased reporting against their movement.

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They felt he prioritized industrial growth over agricultural interests.

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What was the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision on racial segregation laws?

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It upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

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What was a significant consequence of the 1906 Atlanta Massacre on African American communities in Georgia?

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It intensified segregation and the oppression of African Americans in Georgia.

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What was the primary aim of the Jim Crow laws enacted by Southern states after the Civil War?

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to restrict the freedoms and rights of African Americans

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What was the legal principle upheld by the Supreme Court in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson decision regarding racial segregation in public facilities?

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separate but equal

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What role did the International Cotton Expositions of 1881, 1887, and 1895 play in showcasing Atlanta's post-Civil War progress?

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The Expositions served as a venue for Atlanta to highlight its industrial growth and achievements after the Civil War.

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Which economic development would the Bourbon Triumvirate have most likely endorsed? Options: extending voting rights to women and minorities, improving protections for Georgia's labor unions, expanding Georgia's railroad and mining industries, improving access to education for African Americans

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expanding Georgia's railroad and mining industries

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During the 1880s, as managing editor of the Atlanta Constitution, what initiative did Henry Grady advocate for through the newspaper?

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southern industrial growth

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What approach did Booker T. Washington advocate for African Americans to gain equal rights?

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He advocated for economic self-reliance and education as pathways to social and political equality.