Reconstruction Era and African American History

The video discusses the importance of understanding black history beyond slavery, focusing on the Reconstruction era and its impact on African American political power and education. It highlights the role of black activists and women in the suffrage movement and the establishment of HBCUs. The video also provides resources for further learning and emphasizes the need for comprehensive black history education.

What common misconception about black history is highlighted in the introduction?

• That it is only about slavery

• That it is a recent addition to school curriculums

• That it started with the Civil Rights Movement

• That it is only relevant to African Americans

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• The 19th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

What was the main purpose of the 15th Amendment?

• To grant citizenship to all born in the U.S.

• To abolish slavery

• To ensure voting rights regardless of race

• To establish equal protection under the law

Who was the first African American senator, and which state did he represent?

• Booker T. Washington, Alabama

• Frederick Douglass, Maryland

• Hiram Revels, Mississippi

• W.E.B. Du Bois, Georgia

What challenges did African American politicians face during Reconstruction?

• Inadequate education

• Limited voter support

• Lack of political experience

• Opposition from white supremacist groups

Which amendment granted women the right to vote, and when was it passed?

• The 13th Amendment, 1865

• The 14th Amendment, 1868

• The 15th Amendment, 1870

• The 19th Amendment, 1920

Who was the first black woman in North America to edit and publish a newspaper?

• Sojourner Truth

• Ida B. Wells

• Mary Ann Shadd Cary

• Maria Stewart

What role did HBCUs play during Reconstruction?

• They were the first public schools for all races

• They trained African Americans for various professions

• They were exclusively for religious education

• They were founded by the federal government

Which museum opened in Washington DC in 2017 to showcase African American history?

• The National Museum of African American History and Culture

• The Museum of the American Indian

• The Smithsonian American Art Museum

• The National Gallery of Art

What is one recommended resource for learning more about Reconstruction?

• The speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The writings of Booker T. Washington

• PBS documentaries by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

• The autobiography of Frederick Douglass