The Struggle for Equal Rights After the Civil War

What was the Civil War?

• A) A conflict in the U.S. (1861-1865) that led to the end of slavery.

• B) A war between European countries.

• C) A battle for independence.

• D) A fight for women's rights.

Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals based on characteristics like ______.

• age

• race

• height

• wealth

What are Jim Crow Laws?

• Laws that enforced segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

• Laws that promoted equality.

• Laws that supported women's rights.

• Laws that ended slavery.

Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?

• A civil rights leader who advocated for immediate equality and higher education for African Americans.

• A famous musician.

• A president of the United States.

• A scientist.

What challenges did African Americans face after the Civil War?

• Discrimination and segregation.

• Complete freedom and equality.

• Economic prosperity.

• Political power.

Jim Crow laws kept Black and white people ______ in public spaces.

• together

• separate

• united

• mixed

Booker T. Washington focused on ______ training.

• vocational

• military

• artistic

• scientific

What ongoing struggles do African Americans face today?

• Challenges related to equality.

• Complete freedom and equality.

• Economic prosperity.

• Political dominance.

What are Jim Crow laws, and how did they affect African Americans?

• Jim Crow laws enforced segregation and denied many rights to African Americans.

• Jim Crow laws provided equal opportunities.

• Jim Crow laws were beneficial to African Americans.

• Jim Crow laws had no impact.

What was the NAACP, and why is it important?

• The NAACP is an organization that fights for civil rights and legal justice for African Americans.

• The NAACP is a sports club.

• The NAACP is a music band.

• The NAACP is a cooking association.