Quiz on Early 20th Century Highlights of African American History

What was Booker T. Washington's primary belief regarding the advancement of African Americans?

• Political activism
• Vocational training
• Civil rights litigation
• Cultural expression

W.E.B. Du Bois was a strong advocate for which of the following?

• Economic self-sufficiency
• Political rights
• Agricultural education
• Social isolation

Which movement did W.E.B. Du Bois help to found?

• The NAACP
• The UNIA
• The Tuskegee Institute
• The Harlem Renaissance

What was the main focus of George Washington Carver's work?

• Political reform
• Crop diversification
• Urban development
• Cultural preservation

What was a significant outcome of the Great Migration for African Americans?

• Increased agricultural jobs in the South
• Greater access to education in the North
• Stronger ties to Southern culture
• Decreased racial tensions

Which event is associated with the race riots during the early 20th century?

• The Great Migration
• The Harlem Renaissance
• The Tulsa Race Massacre
• The Civil Rights Movement

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Ku Klux Klan in the early 20th century?

• To promote civil rights
• To support African American education
• To oppose African American advancement
• To advocate for labor rights

Which of the following best describes the Harlem Renaissance?

• A political movement
• A cultural and artistic explosion
• An agricultural reform initiative
• A labor rights campaign

What was the significance of the NAACP during the early 20th century?

• It focused solely on economic issues
• It aimed to promote African American civil rights
• It was a religious organization
• It was primarily a social club

What was a common theme in the literature produced during the Harlem Renaissance?

• Celebration of African American culture
• Critique of capitalism
• Focus on European traditions
• Advocacy for isolationism