African-American Historical Contributions

Lesson six explores the political, social, and economic changes in Georgia from 1877 to 1918, focusing on key figures like Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, John Hope, Lugenia Burns Hope, and Alonzo Herndon. The lesson discusses their contributions to civil rights and education, highlighting differing views and strategies. Students are encouraged to reflect on key social and political issues of the era.

What time period does the lesson focus on regarding changes in Georgia?

• 1877 to 1918

• 1800 to 1850

• 1865 to 1900

• 1900 to 1950

What was Booker T. Washington's approach to African-American advancement?

• Economic progress and education

• Immediate civil rights

• Political activism

• Complete segregation

Which book did Booker T. Washington write?

• The Atlanta Compromise

• The Talented Tenth

• Up From Slavery

• The Souls of Black Folk

What concept did W.E.B. Du Bois develop to combat segregation?

• The Atlanta Compromise

• The Talented Tenth

• Economic Independence

• Separate but Equal

Which organization did W.E.B. Du Bois help to create?

• Urban League

• NAACP

• YMCA

• YWCA

What was John Hope's role in education?

• Founder of the NAACP

• Leader of the Niagara Movement

• First black president of Morehouse and Atlanta University

• Developer of the Talented Tenth

What organization did Lugenia Burns Hope establish?

• Neighborhood Union

• Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance

• NAACP

• Urban League

What was Alonzo Herndon known for?

• Being a civil rights leader

• Founding the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance

• Developing the Talented Tenth

• Writing 'Up From Slavery'

What was the name of Alonzo Herndon's famous barber shop?

• The Souls of Black Folk

• The Crystal Palace

• The Talented Tenth

• The Atlanta Compromise

What was a significant contribution of Alonzo Herndon to the African-American community?

• Founding the NAACP

• Providing insurance coverage through Atlanta Mutual

• Writing 'The Souls of Black Folk'

• Establishing the Neighborhood Union