African American History and Social Change

The video discusses the challenges faced by African-Americans post-WWI, including the impact of the Spanish flu pandemic, economic downturn, and racial violence during the Red Summer of 1919. African-American soldiers returned from war expecting equal rights but faced discrimination and violence. The Great Migration led to demographic changes, causing racial tensions. The New Negro movement emerged, advocating for rights and resistance against oppression.

What were some of the challenges faced by the United States after World War I?

• Peaceful integration of soldiers

• Global pandemic and economic struggles

• Decline in racial tensions

• Economic prosperity and racial harmony

What was the Red Summer of 1919?

• A series of racial violence incidents

• A peaceful protest movement

• A time of political stability

• A period of economic growth

How did African-American soldiers feel upon returning from World War I?

• They were unaware of racial issues

• They were indifferent to their rights

• They were content with the status quo

• They expected to be treated as equal citizens

What was the Great Migration?

• A demographic shift to the North and West

• A movement of people to the South

• A migration to rural areas

• A return of soldiers to Europe

What impact did the Great Migration have on the North?

• It decreased racial tensions

• It had no significant impact

• It led to increased economic opportunities

• It transformed demographics and increased tensions

What was the response of African-American communities to the race riots?

• They remained passive

• They defended themselves and organized politically

• They fled to other countries

• They accepted the violence

What was the outcome of the grand jury's actions in Elaine, Arkansas?

• They acquitted all involved

• They indicted over 100 black individuals

• They ignored the events

• They only indicted white individuals

What was the significance of the New Negro movement?

• It promoted racial segregation

• It encouraged passive resistance

• It focused on economic isolation

• It advocated for political and social change

How did political organizations like the NAACP respond to racial violence?

• They remained neutral

• They supported the violence

• They challenged it in courts and media

• They ignored the violence

What role did poetry play during the Red Summer?

• It was ignored by the public

• It was used to incite violence

• It promoted racial segregation

• It captured the spirit of defiance