Jim Crow and the Great Migration

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What was the significance of the 1915 D.W. Griffith's movie, 'The Birth of a Nation'?

It showed blacks in a negative light and credited the Ku Klux Klan for restoring southern pride.

How did the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) respond to 'The Birth of a Nation'?

They called it 'three miles of filth.'

What event led to a silent march organized by the NAACP in New York in 1917?

The race riot in East St. Louis.

Which city experienced violent attacks on black neighborhoods in 1919, leading to deaths and injuries?

Chicago. Signup and view all the answers

What cultural contributions did African-Americans make as they migrated north?

They brought their religion, music, storytelling, and arts. Signup and view all the answers

What was Booker T. Washington's main message in his speech at the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition?

To ask white employers to hire southern African-Americans as a peaceful work force. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did 'The Birth of a Nation' movie have on the Ku Klux Klan's resurgence?

The movie credited the Klan with restoring southern pride, leading to its resurgence. Signup and view all the answers

What was W.E.B. Du Bois' stance on civil rights compared to Booker T. Washington's?

W.E.B. Du Bois believed that blacks should demand full civil rights immediately, unlike Booker T. Washington who believed in gradual progress. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the professions African-Americans were educated for at the Tuskegee Institute under Booker T. Washington's leadership?

Teachers, farmers, and ministers. Signup and view all the answers

How did the NAACP respond to the violent attacks on black neighborhoods in cities across the US in 1919?

The NAACP organized a silent march down New York's Fifth Avenue in response to the violence. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Great Migration for African-Americans?

To move to the North in search of better economic opportunities and escape racial segregation in the South. Signup and view all the answers

Who were some prominent African-American poets, writers, and artists that emerged during the early 20th century?

Claude McKay, Langston Hughes, Nella Larsen, Jean Toomer, Aaron Douglas, and Augusta Savage. Signup and view all the answers

How did W.E.B. Du Bois' view on civil rights differ from other black leaders like Booker T. Washington?

W.E.B. Du Bois believed that full civil rights should be demanded immediately, contrasting with Booker T. Washington's belief in gradual progress. Signup and view all the answers

How did Booker T. Washington's ideas about civil rights evolve in the early 20th century?

Booker T. Washington's ideas shifted towards challenging laws that marginalized blacks. Signup and view all the answers

What political, social, and cultural ideas from the Great Migration laid the foundation for the Second Great Migration and the civil rights era?

The changing ideas during the Great Migration influenced the Second Great Migration and the civil rights era. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Supreme Court declare in the Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896?

The Supreme Court declared that 'separate was equal' and segregation was constitutional. Signup and view all the answers

When did the Supreme Court finally rule that 'separate was not equal'?

The Supreme Court ruled that 'separate was not equal' in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision. Signup and view all the answers

What were some reasons for the Great Migration of African-Americans to the North?

Some reasons included the end of voting opportunities in the South, poor work conditions, housing, and education, as well as the promise of better jobs in the North. Signup and view all the answers

What challenges did black migrants face in Northern cities during the Great Migration?

Black migrants faced competition for jobs and housing, as well as discrimination from both white workers and existing black residents. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a specific incident of violence against African-Americans during the Great Migration.

One specific incident was in East St. Louis where striking white laborers attacked black workers, resulting in nearly 50 deaths and unknown others killed. Signup and view all the answers