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What was the initial direction of the black population's movement in Philadelphia?
What was the initial direction of the black population's movement in Philadelphia?
What factor reversed the initial northward movement of the black population?
What factor reversed the initial northward movement of the black population?
Which street served as the main thoroughfare for the westward movement of the black population?
Which street served as the main thoroughfare for the westward movement of the black population?
What geographical feature led to the northward and southward movement of the black population in West Philadelphia?
What geographical feature led to the northward and southward movement of the black population in West Philadelphia?
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What is a key characteristic of the black population in Philadelphia?
What is a key characteristic of the black population in Philadelphia?
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What social problems are specific to the black population in the Thirtieth Ward?
What social problems are specific to the black population in the Thirtieth Ward?
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Why is it essential to study the upper class of any group?
Why is it essential to study the upper class of any group?
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What is the author's main argument about the social problems faced by the black population in Philadelphia?
What is the author's main argument about the social problems faced by the black population in Philadelphia?
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According to the provided text, what is the study's primary focus?
According to the provided text, what is the study's primary focus?
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What aspect of the Negro population is NOT discussed in the first six chapters of the study?
What aspect of the Negro population is NOT discussed in the first six chapters of the study?
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How many chapters are dedicated to examining the group life of the Negro people?
How many chapters are dedicated to examining the group life of the Negro people?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the study's analysis of social maladjustment and individual depravity among the Negro population?
Which of the following is NOT included in the study's analysis of social maladjustment and individual depravity among the Negro population?
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What is the final chapter of the study primarily dedicated to?
What is the final chapter of the study primarily dedicated to?
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Philadelphia's 'Negro problem' is considered more complex than the problems of other racial and ethnic groups, like Jews or Italians, because of which of the following factors?
Philadelphia's 'Negro problem' is considered more complex than the problems of other racial and ethnic groups, like Jews or Italians, because of which of the following factors?
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What is the author's primary goal in this excerpt?
What is the author's primary goal in this excerpt?
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Why does Du Bois specifically note that there are other unassimilated groups in Philadelphia, such as Jews and Italians?
Why does Du Bois specifically note that there are other unassimilated groups in Philadelphia, such as Jews and Italians?
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What does the phrase 'a city within a city' suggest about the Negro community in Philadelphia?
What does the phrase 'a city within a city' suggest about the Negro community in Philadelphia?
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What does the author mean by 'scientific interest' and 'social gravity', as they relate to the 'Negro problem'?
What does the author mean by 'scientific interest' and 'social gravity', as they relate to the 'Negro problem'?
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What evidence does the author provide to support the assertion that the 'Negro problem' is 'more conspicuous' compared to other social problems?
What evidence does the author provide to support the assertion that the 'Negro problem' is 'more conspicuous' compared to other social problems?
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Which of the following best reflects the author's tone in this excerpt?
Which of the following best reflects the author's tone in this excerpt?
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What is the author's primary argument about the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
What is the author's primary argument about the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
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The author focuses on a specific group of Black Philadelphians. How do they differ from the rest of the Black population?
The author focuses on a specific group of Black Philadelphians. How do they differ from the rest of the Black population?
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The author suggests that the social environment of the group discussed has a significant impact on them. What are some of the specific ways this environment affects them?
The author suggests that the social environment of the group discussed has a significant impact on them. What are some of the specific ways this environment affects them?
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What is the author's purpose in mentioning the "misapprehensions and misstatements" about the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
What is the author's purpose in mentioning the "misapprehensions and misstatements" about the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
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The term “aristocracy” when applied to the group of Black Philadelphians discussed suggests that they are:
The term “aristocracy” when applied to the group of Black Philadelphians discussed suggests that they are:
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What does the author suggest about the social problems faced by the “aristocracy” of Black Philadelphians?
What does the author suggest about the social problems faced by the “aristocracy” of Black Philadelphians?
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How does the author view the study of the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
How does the author view the study of the social environment of Black Philadelphians?
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What is the author's primary goal in this passage?
What is the author's primary goal in this passage?
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What is the author's main argument against simply focusing on slum districts in Philadelphia when studying the Black population?
What is the author's main argument against simply focusing on slum districts in Philadelphia when studying the Black population?
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What is the author's central point about the Negro population in Philadelphia?
What is the author's central point about the Negro population in Philadelphia?
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What does the author imply about the “average Philadelphian”'s understanding of the Black population?
What does the author imply about the “average Philadelphian”'s understanding of the Black population?
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What does the author mean by “The Negro slums of Philadelphia require a study that takes one far beyond the slum districts”?
What does the author mean by “The Negro slums of Philadelphia require a study that takes one far beyond the slum districts”?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of problem cited as being associated with the Black population in Philadelphia?
Which of the following is NOT a type of problem cited as being associated with the Black population in Philadelphia?
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What is the author's perspective on the removal of 'unpleasant features' from society?
What is the author's perspective on the removal of 'unpleasant features' from society?
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What is the author's tone in the passage?
What is the author's tone in the passage?
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According to the author, what is the primary reason that 'the ordinary man of affairs' focuses their attention mainly on the slums?
According to the author, what is the primary reason that 'the ordinary man of affairs' focuses their attention mainly on the slums?
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Flashcards
Negro Population Migration
Negro Population Migration
The movement of the black population in Philadelphia from a concentrated area to scattered locations throughout the city.
Southward Migration Constraints
Southward Migration Constraints
The movement of black populations south was limited by poor houses and inadequate police protection.
Westward Migration
Westward Migration
The migration of black populations towards western Philadelphia, gaining footholds along Lombard street.
Thirtieth Ward Problems
Thirtieth Ward Problems
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Fifth Ward Differences
Fifth Ward Differences
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Upper Class Segmentation
Upper Class Segmentation
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Social Investigation Importance
Social Investigation Importance
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Role of Slums
Role of Slums
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Philadelphia Negro Aristocracy
Philadelphia Negro Aristocracy
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Social Environment
Social Environment
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Misapprehensions about Negroes
Misapprehensions about Negroes
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Economic Judgment
Economic Judgment
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Mental Attitude
Mental Attitude
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Social Problems
Social Problems
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Complicated Mass of Facts
Complicated Mass of Facts
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Careful Study
Careful Study
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Physical Environment
Physical Environment
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Group Study
Group Study
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Negro Slums of Philadelphia
Negro Slums of Philadelphia
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Poverty
Poverty
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Crime as Symptom
Crime as Symptom
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Study Complexity
Study Complexity
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Community Growth
Community Growth
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History of Negro People
History of Negro People
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Present Condition
Present Condition
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Social Group Life
Social Group Life
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Social Maladjustment
Social Maladjustment
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Negro Suffrage
Negro Suffrage
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Negro Problems of Philadelphia
Negro Problems of Philadelphia
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Segregation
Segregation
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Assimilation
Assimilation
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Social Gravity
Social Gravity
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Historical Evolution
Historical Evolution
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Pressing Social Problems
Pressing Social Problems
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Crime
Crime
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