12 Questions
What does W.E.B. Du Bois refer to as 'the problem of the twentieth century'?
The color line and racial discrimination.
In 'The Souls of Black Folk,' what does the symbol of 'the Veil' represent?
Separation from full participation in American society due to discrimination.
What concept does the term 'double-consciousness' refer to?
Conflict experienced by subordinated groups in an oppressive society.
What was the aftermath of the Tulsa Race Massacre in terms of casualties?
Around 300 people dead with many more missing and wounded.
What did Du Bois describe as 'the problem of the twentieth century'?
'The color line'
What does the metaphor of the 'color line' primarily symbolize?
Racial discrimination and legalized segregation.
What was the main cause of the heightened racial violence in the early 20th century as described in the text?
All of the above
What event is known as the 'Red Summer' according to the text?
More than 30 urban race riots in 1919
How did African Americans respond to white supremacist attacks in the early 20th century?
Through armed self defense
What impact did the lack of economic opportunities in the South have on African Americans during this time period?
It resulted in mass migration to the North
Which event in 1921 destroyed more than 1,250 homes and businesses in Greenwood, also known as 'Black Wall Street'?
The Tulsa race massacre
'If We Must Die' by Claude McKay was written in response to which historical events described in the text?
The 'Red Summer'
Explore the causes of heightened racial violence in the early 20th century and learn about the responses of African Americans to white supremacist attacks. Delve into the acute period of tensions in 1919, known as the 'Red Summer', marked by a surge in racial violence and discrimination.
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