US History Final Unit 4

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This US History Final UNIT 4 quiz assesses knowledge on key civil rights issues in Southern states, including voting restrictions, segregation laws, and landmark Supreme Court rulings. It evaluates understanding of historical race relations and legal frameworks shaping them.

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  • 2. 

    Southern states passed laws to separate white and blacks in what places? 

    • Bathrooms

    • Houses

    • Most public and private places

    Correct Answer
    A. Most public and private places
    Explanation
    During the era of segregation in the Southern states, laws were passed to enforce racial separation between white and black individuals in various places. These laws extended beyond just bathrooms and houses, encompassing most public and private places. This included schools, restaurants, transportation, parks, libraries, and other facilities where individuals would typically interact. These laws were aimed at maintaining racial segregation and enforcing racial hierarchy in society, limiting the rights and opportunities of black individuals.

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  • 3. 

    What did whites do to Chinese immigrants when they feared they were a threat to their jobs?

    • Forced them into segregated neighborhoods and schools

    • Helped them open Chinese restaurants

    • Sent them to Jamaica

    Correct Answer
    A. Forced them into segregated neighborhoods and schools
    Explanation
    During the time when whites feared that Chinese immigrants were a threat to their jobs, they responded by forcing them into segregated neighborhoods and schools. This was a discriminatory practice aimed at isolating and marginalizing Chinese immigrants, limiting their opportunities and social interactions within the community. By segregating them, the whites hoped to maintain their own job security and economic dominance.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the Supreme Court case that established the precedent that separation of the races was acceptable as long as the faciliities were equal?  (SEPARATE BUT EQUAL) Precedent= an earlier case that provides a model for courts to follow in future cases

    • McCullough v. Maryland

    • Dred Scott v. Sanford

    • Brown v. Board of Education

    • Plessy v. Ferguson

    Correct Answer
    A. Plessy v. Ferguson
    Explanation
    McCullough v. Maryland established the precedent of judicial review, Dred Scott that any territory could be a slave territory (overruled by the 13th and 14th Amendments), and Brown ended segregation by declaring separate but equal to be an unconstitutional interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

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  • 5. 

    The northern states, like Massachusetts or Pennsylvania, did not have segregation laws, but there was still deep racism and discrimination in the 1890s and 1900s.  This discrimination included not hiring black citizens for well-paying jobs or renting apartments to black migrants in northern cities.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the 1890s and 1900s, although northern states like Massachusetts or Pennsylvania did not have segregation laws, racism and discrimination were still prevalent. Black citizens were often denied well-paying job opportunities and faced difficulties in finding apartments to rent in northern cities. This indicates that even without explicit segregation laws, discrimination against black individuals persisted in the northern states during this time period.

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  • 6. 

    What was the purpose of the Grandfather Clause?

    • Provide health care to Grandfathers

    • Allow people that couldn't pay taxes or read to vote if his father or grandfather could vote

    • To restrict Grandfathers to vote

    Correct Answer
    A. Allow people that couldn't pay taxes or read to vote if his father or grandfather could vote
    Explanation
    The purpose of the Grandfather Clause was to allow people who couldn't pay taxes or read to vote if their father or grandfather could vote. This clause was implemented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States as a way to disenfranchise African Americans and other minority groups. By allowing individuals who had ancestors who were eligible to vote before certain restrictions were put in place, it effectively excluded newly enfranchised African Americans from exercising their right to vote.

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  • 7. 

    What was the race relations between Blacks and Whites?

    • They were very friendly with each other

    • There was a lot of violence and blacks would be shot or hanged without trial

    • The whites were jailed without traial

    Correct Answer
    A. There was a lot of violence and blacks would be shot or hanged without trial
    Explanation
    During this time period, race relations between Blacks and Whites were characterized by a significant amount of violence. Black individuals were often subjected to unjust treatment, such as being shot or hanged without any form of trial or due process. This suggests that there was a severe lack of justice and equality, with Black individuals being disproportionately targeted and mistreated.

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  • 8. 

    What happened after the Blacks moved to the new part of the country?

    • They were welcomed by a large parade

    • Their lives improved

    • They were forced into segregated neighborhoods and faced discrimination at work

    Correct Answer
    A. They were forced into segregated neighborhoods and faced discrimination at work
    Explanation
    After the Blacks moved to the new part of the country, they were forced into segregated neighborhoods and faced discrimination at work. This suggests that instead of experiencing a positive change or improvement in their lives, they encountered segregation and discrimination, which negatively impacted their living conditions and opportunities for employment.

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  • 9. 

    African Americans were shot, burned, or hung without trial in the South. This is known as what?

    • Lynching

    • Segregated

    • Jim Crow laws

    • Debt peonage

    Correct Answer
    A. Lynching
    Explanation
    During the era of racial discrimination and violence in the South, African Americans were subjected to brutal acts of violence, often without any legal proceedings. This practice, known as lynching, involved the shooting, burning, or hanging of African Americans as a means of racial control and intimidation. Lynching was a tool used by white supremacists to maintain their dominance and enforce racial segregation during this period. It serves as a dark reminder of the systemic racism and injustice faced by African Americans in the United States.

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  • 10. 

    By the 1900's where did the Blacks move to in order to find better paying jobs and social equality?

    • The North

    • The South

    • The East

    Correct Answer
    A. The North
    Explanation
    During the 1900s, many Blacks moved to the North in search of better paying jobs and social equality. The North was experiencing industrialization and urbanization, creating more job opportunities in industries such as manufacturing and transportation. Additionally, the North had a reputation for being more progressive and tolerant compared to the racially segregated South. The Great Migration, as it was called, allowed African Americans to escape the harsh Jim Crow laws and racial violence prevalent in the South and seek better economic and social conditions in the North.

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  • 11. 

    What is lynching?

    • Arresting someone and not telling them why they have been arrested

    • When a person is murdered by a mob for breaking a social rule, usually a racial rule.

    • Denying someone the right to vote

    • Using the police to protect a person's rights.

    Correct Answer
    A. When a person is murdered by a mob for breaking a social rule, usually a racial rule.
    Explanation
    Lynching refers to the act of a person being murdered by a mob as a form of vigilante justice, typically for violating a social rule, often related to race. It involves a group of people taking the law into their own hands and carrying out extrajudicial punishment without any legal authority. Lynching has historically been associated with racial violence and discrimination, where individuals are targeted based on their race, resulting in severe harm or death. This form of violence is a grave violation of human rights and has been used as a tool to enforce social control and perpetuate systemic oppression.

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  • 12. 

    Mexicans worked for the railroads for less money than other ethnic groups.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Mexicans working for the railroads for less money than other ethnic groups is a plausible explanation for the given statement being true. This could be due to various factors such as discrimination, lower bargaining power, or the availability of a larger pool of Mexican workers willing to accept lower wages. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.

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  • 13. 

    Mexicans were vital to railroads being developed and also the development of what?

    • Factories

    • Mining and agriculture

    • Stores

    • Peonage

    Correct Answer
    A. Mining and agriculture
    Explanation
    Mexicans played a crucial role in the development of both mining and agriculture. In the mining industry, they provided a significant labor force, working in mines and contributing to the extraction of valuable resources. In agriculture, Mexicans worked as farm laborers, cultivating crops and contributing to the growth of the agricultural sector. Their contributions in these sectors were essential for the overall development of the economy and infrastructure, including the railroads.

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  • 14. 

    White people's fear of job competition with the Chinese immigrants pushed the Chinese into segregated schools and neighborhoods.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because white people's fear of job competition with Chinese immigrants led to the segregation of Chinese immigrants into separate schools and neighborhoods. This fear stemmed from the perception that Chinese immigrants were taking away job opportunities from white Americans, leading to discriminatory practices and policies that enforced racial segregation. This segregation limited the social and economic opportunities available to Chinese immigrants and perpetuated racial inequality.

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  • 15. 

    What did the supreme court rule in the Plessy Vs. Ferguson case?

    • Separation of races was legal

    • Plessy was right

    • Ferguson was right

    Correct Answer
    A. Separation of races was legal
    Explanation
    In the Plessy Vs. Ferguson case, the Supreme Court ruled that the separation of races was legal. This decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which allowed for racial segregation as long as the facilities provided to each race were deemed equal. This ruling had significant implications for the civil rights movement and perpetuated racial discrimination and inequality for many years.

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following industries did Mexicans not become a large labor force in?

    • Mining

    • Agriculture

    • Technology

    Correct Answer
    A. Technology
    Explanation
    Mexicans did become a large labor force in the mining and agriculture industries. However, they did not become a large labor force in the technology industry. This could be due to various factors such as limited access to education and training opportunities in the technology sector, lack of infrastructure and resources, or simply a lower demand for Mexican labor in the technology industry compared to mining and agriculture.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following was NOT a segregation law?

    • Black citizens could not ride any train.

    • Black and white students must attend separate schools

    • Black and white citizens must use separate bathrooms

    • Black citizens could not enter a whites only restaurant.

    Correct Answer
    A. Black citizens could not ride any train.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Black citizens could not ride any train." This answer is correct because it is the only option that does not refer to a specific segregation law. The other options all describe laws that enforced racial segregation in various aspects of daily life, such as education, public facilities, and restaurants.

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  • 18. 

    Conditions under segregation lead to a shorter average lifespan for African-Americans.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that conditions under segregation, referring to the historical period of racial separation and discrimination, resulted in a shorter average lifespan for African-Americans. This is true because during segregation, African-Americans faced limited access to quality healthcare, education, employment opportunities, and were subjected to systemic racism and violence. These factors contributed to poorer health outcomes, higher mortality rates, and a shorter lifespan compared to their white counterparts.

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  • 19. 

    In the late 1800s, the railroads hired what ethnic group to construct rail lines?

    • Caucasian

    • African Americans

    • Asians

    • Mexicans

    Correct Answer
    A. Mexicans
    Explanation
    During the late 1800s, the railroads hired Mexicans to construct rail lines. This was primarily due to the high demand for labor and the availability of Mexican workers who were willing to work for lower wages. Many Mexicans migrated to the United States during this time in search of job opportunities, and they played a significant role in the construction of railroads across the country.

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  • 20. 

    What clause did the Plessy Vs. Ferguson case establish?

    • Separate but Equal Clause

    • Voting Clause

    • Child Labor Clause

    Correct Answer
    A. Separate but Equal Clause
    Explanation
    The Plessy Vs. Ferguson case established the Separate but Equal Clause. This clause permitted racial segregation as long as the separate facilities were considered equal in quality. This case, decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1896, upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities, further entrenching the doctrine of "separate but equal" that allowed for racial discrimination and inequality for many years.

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  • 21. 

    Definition of Debt Peonage

    • Having all your debt paid off by a wealthy business man

    • Paying debt through valuable items

    • System that bound laborers into slavery in order to pay of debt to employers

    Correct Answer
    A. System that bound laborers into slavery in order to pay of debt to employers
    Explanation
    Debt peonage refers to a system where laborers are forced into slavery in order to repay their debt to employers. This means that individuals who owe money are compelled to work for their creditors until their debt is fully paid off. This form of bondage restricts the freedom and autonomy of the laborers, as they are essentially trapped in a cycle of servitude until their debt is cleared.

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  • 22. 

    An annual tax that should be paid before qualifying to vote, this is called

    • Jim Crow Laws

    • Grandfather Clause

    • Poll Tax

    • Segregation

    • Debt Peonage

    Correct Answer
    A. Poll Tax
    Explanation
    A poll tax is an annual tax that must be paid in order to qualify for voting. This practice was used in the past as a means to disenfranchise certain groups, particularly African Americans, by making it difficult for them to afford the tax. By implementing a poll tax, discriminatory laws could be enforced without explicitly targeting any specific racial or ethnic group. This tactic was commonly used during the Jim Crow era in the United States to suppress the voting rights of African Americans.

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  • 23. 

    The poll tax was not made illegal until the passage of the 24th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1964.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The 24th Amendment to the US Constitution, passed in 1964, made the poll tax illegal. This means that before the passage of this amendment, the poll tax was legal and could be imposed on individuals. Therefore, the statement that the poll tax was not made illegal until the passage of the 24th Amendment is true.

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  • 24. 

    African Americans began migrating to Northern cities where there was no racial discrimination.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because African Americans migrated to Northern cities to escape racial discrimination in the South and seek better economic opportunities. However, they still faced racial discrimination in the North, although it was not as overt or legally enforced as in the South. African Americans in Northern cities still experienced racial segregation, limited job opportunities, and unequal treatment in housing and education. Therefore, the statement that there was no racial discrimination in Northern cities is incorrect.

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  • 25. 

    All of these made the Jim Crow Laws segregational EXCEPT

    • In hospital

    • In School

    • In the Parks

    • In the Church

    • In the Transportation Systems

    Correct Answer
    A. In the Church
    Explanation
    The Jim Crow Laws were a series of laws that enforced racial segregation in the United States. These laws mandated the separation of races in various public spaces and institutions. However, churches were generally exempt from these laws and were not subject to segregation. Therefore, the correct answer is "In the Church."

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  • 26. 

    When did southern segregation laws begin?

    • The 1830s (Jacksonian Democracy)

    • The 1880s and 1890s (Gilded Age)

    • The 1930s (Great Depression)

    • The 1960s (Post-WWII era)

    Correct Answer
    A. The 1880s and 1890s (Gilded Age)
    Explanation
    During the Gilded Age in the 1880s and 1890s, southern segregation laws began to be implemented. This period was characterized by rapid industrialization and economic growth, but also by intense racial tensions and discrimination. Southern states enacted laws known as Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and denied African Americans their civil rights. These laws lasted well into the 20th century and were eventually challenged and overturned during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.

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  • 27. 

    In the late 1800's ___________ workers were highered to construct rail lines in the south west and worked for less money.

    • Indians

    • Mexicans

    • Chinese

    Correct Answer
    A. Mexicans
    Explanation
    Mexicans were hired in the late 1800s to construct rail lines in the southwest and were paid lower wages compared to other workers. This was a common practice during that time period, as Mexican laborers were often exploited and faced discrimination in the workforce. Their willingness to work for lower wages made them attractive to employers, who sought to maximize their profits by minimizing labor costs.

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  • 28. 

    Under segregation (or "Jim Crow") laws, many southern states passed "disfranchisement" laws.  What does disfranchisement mean?

    • Taking away someone's business.

    • Taking away someone's farm land or home.

    • Taking away someone's right to vote.

    • Separating the races on transportation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Taking away someone's right to vote.
    Explanation
    Disfranchisement refers to the act of taking away someone's right to vote. This was a common practice under segregation laws, also known as "Jim Crow" laws, in many southern states. These laws were used to enforce racial segregation and discrimination, and one of the ways this was achieved was by denying African Americans and other minority groups their voting rights. This systematic disenfranchisement was a way to suppress their political power and maintain white supremacy.

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  • 29. 

    What was the Jim Crows Laws?

    • A part of the Amendents

    • A bill passed by congress

    • A law that was called Jim Crow

    • A famous Inventor

    • A law part of the constitution

    Correct Answer
    A. A law that was called Jim Crow
    Explanation
    Jim Crow Laws were a series of racially discriminatory laws enacted in the United States from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. These laws enforced racial segregation, primarily targeting African Americans, and denied them basic civil rights and equal treatment under the law. The term "Jim Crow" refers to a fictional character who perpetuated racial stereotypes in minstrel shows. The laws mandated separate facilities for different races, such as schools, transportation, and public spaces, effectively institutionalizing racial segregation. These laws were eventually overturned by the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

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  • 30. 

    Which of the following behaviors were expected of African-Americans under segregation?  Check all that apply. These behaviors are "the mask" that Paul Laurence Dunbar describes in his famous "We Wear the Mask" poem.

    • Wait in line until all white customers have been served.

    • Avert their gaze, shuffle their feet, remove or tip hat in respect to whites.

    • Step off of the sidewalk when a white person walked past.

    • To not enter certain parts of town unless employed there.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Wait in line until all white customers have been served.
    A. Avert their gaze, shuffle their feet, remove or tip hat in respect to whites.
    A. Step off of the sidewalk when a white person walked past.
    A. To not enter certain parts of town unless employed there.
    Explanation
    All of these behaviors signalled deference.

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  • 31. 

    Which of the following were ways of enforcing segregation behavior? Check all that apply.

    • The US Army and/or National Guard patrolled southern streets.

    • The police and prisons enforced the law, often unfairly.

    • Fear of violence, especially lynching.

    • Disfranchisement laws

    • Economic pressure, such as losing one's job.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The police and prisons enforced the law, often unfairly.
    A. Fear of violence, especially lynching.
    A. Disfranchisement laws
    A. Economic pressure, such as losing one's job.
    Explanation
    The US Army did not enforce segregation laws. They played no role in southern life until President Eisenhower used them to enforce court-ordered desegregation in the 1950s.

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  • 32. 

    Which of the following were disfranchisement laws passed by southern states?  Check all that apply. (Fun Fact:  Most states only used one or two of these correct answers.  Mississippi used all of them!)

    • Poll Tax

    • Literacy Test (unfairly administered)

    • Racial test

    • Grandfather Clause-If your grandfather did not vote, you cannot vote.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Poll Tax
    A. Literacy Test (unfairly administered)
    A. Grandfather Clause-If your grandfather did not vote, you cannot vote.
    Explanation
    Racial Test is not a correct answer. The 15th Amendment of the Constitution stated that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race, so the southern states had to find new ways to deny people the right to vote based on other qualifications.

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