Greenwood: A Historical Overview

What was the primary reason for the growth of Black businesses in Greenwood during the early 1900s?

• Government incentives for Black entrepreneurs

• The increase in population in Tulsa

• The decline of white businesses in Tulsa

• Segregation practices in white Tulsa

What was unique about the cab company mentioned in the transcript?

• It was the only cab company in Tulsa

• It was owned and operated by Black individuals

• It offered free rides to all customers

• It was the first to introduce electric cabs

How did the Black-owned bus lines ensure employment for Black drivers?

• By receiving government subsidies

• By operating only in Black neighborhoods

• By selling the bus lines to the city with a hiring condition

• By offering higher wages than other companies

What was a notable feature of the ambulance services in Greenwood?

• They were run by funeral homes without fees

• They were the first to use modern medical equipment

• They charged high fees for service

• They were operated by hospitals

What was a common practice among some barbecue places in Greenwood to attract white customers?

• Offering discounts to white customers

• Having separate sections for Black and white customers

• Providing free samples to white customers

• Advertising in white-only newspapers