How America's Racial Wealth Gap Began

The video explores the historical roots and ongoing impact of the racial wealth gap in the U.S. It highlights how slavery, broken post-Civil War promises, discriminatory government policies, and racial violence have contributed to economic disparities. Despite civil rights advancements, the wealth gap persists, necessitating new policies for equitable wealth distribution.

What percentage of total wealth did black Americans hold at the dawn of emancipation?

• 0.5%

• 1%

• 10%

• 5%

What was the estimated value of slaves at the start of the Civil War in today's money?

• $42 billion

• $4 billion

• $4 trillion

• $42 trillion

What promise was made to freed slaves by General Sherman after the Civil War?

• Employment opportunities

• Free education

• 40 acres and a mule

• 20 acres and a mule

Which act was used to distribute land primarily to white Americans, excluding black people?

• Homestead Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Friedmans Bill

• Emancipation Proclamation

What was the name of the prosperous black community destroyed in Tulsa?

• Rosewood

• Black Wall Street

• Harlem

• Greenwood District

How many similar incidents to the Tulsa massacre occurred between the Civil War and the 1940s?

• About 200

• About 10

• About 50

• About 100

What was the primary factor used in redlining maps to determine neighborhood risk?

• Crime rate

• Property value

• Industrial presence

• Racial composition

Which act aimed to end housing discrimination in 1968?

• Homestead Act

• National Housing Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Fair Housing Act

What was the wealth ratio between black and white families in 1967?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/5

• 1/7

What is suggested as a solution to address the racial wealth gap?

• Increased taxation

• Charitable donations

• New anti-racist policies

• More loans