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What motivated the group of Negro college students to create their fraternity?
What motivated the group of Negro college students to create their fraternity?
What challenges did the students face while trying to create the fraternity?
What challenges did the students face while trying to create the fraternity?
How did the students react to the obstacles they encountered?
How did the students react to the obstacles they encountered?
What aspect of their initiative was the group most aware of?
What aspect of their initiative was the group most aware of?
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What kind of study did the students believe was necessary to achieve their goal?
What kind of study did the students believe was necessary to achieve their goal?
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What emotional state is suggested about the students as they worked on their project?
What emotional state is suggested about the students as they worked on their project?
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What did the group hope to create through their efforts?
What did the group hope to create through their efforts?
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How did the students view their collective action towards creating a fraternity?
How did the students view their collective action towards creating a fraternity?
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What significant decision was made on December 4, 1906?
What significant decision was made on December 4, 1906?
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Which date is considered Founder's Day for Alpha Phi Alpha?
Which date is considered Founder's Day for Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Why was October 23, 1906, not considered the true founding date of the fraternity?
Why was October 23, 1906, not considered the true founding date of the fraternity?
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What major event happened prior to the formation of the fraternity?
What major event happened prior to the formation of the fraternity?
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Which of the following best describes the state of the group before December 4, 1906?
Which of the following best describes the state of the group before December 4, 1906?
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What role did the 'Jewels' play during the formation of the fraternity?
What role did the 'Jewels' play during the formation of the fraternity?
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What was the status of members Poindexter and Tompkins during the formation process?
What was the status of members Poindexter and Tompkins during the formation process?
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What was the primary purpose of the society prior to becoming a fraternity?
What was the primary purpose of the society prior to becoming a fraternity?
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Who is recognized as the founder and second president of Alpha Chapter?
Who is recognized as the founder and second president of Alpha Chapter?
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Which year marked the initiation of the first members into the organization?
Which year marked the initiation of the first members into the organization?
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What designation is given to the original members who were steadfast during the formation of the fraternity?
What designation is given to the original members who were steadfast during the formation of the fraternity?
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Which of the following individuals was NOT listed as one of the Original Seven?
Which of the following individuals was NOT listed as one of the Original Seven?
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Which position did Brother George B. Kelley hold after leaving Cornell?
Which position did Brother George B. Kelley hold after leaving Cornell?
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What was the nature of the organization before it became a fraternity?
What was the nature of the organization before it became a fraternity?
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Which two individuals were also part of the organization during its formative years?
Which two individuals were also part of the organization during its formative years?
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What was a key characteristic of the men who became Original Seven?
What was a key characteristic of the men who became Original Seven?
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Who played a significant role in the formation of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity?
Who played a significant role in the formation of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity?
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What position did Eugene Kinckle Jones hold in the National Urban League?
What position did Eugene Kinckle Jones hold in the National Urban League?
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In which academic year was the decision to form the fraternity made?
In which academic year was the decision to form the fraternity made?
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What role did Morton play in the early meetings of the fraternity?
What role did Morton play in the early meetings of the fraternity?
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What position did Morton hold at Sage College Dining Room?
What position did Morton hold at Sage College Dining Room?
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What financial action did Morton take to support the fraternity?
What financial action did Morton take to support the fraternity?
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What is the significance of the 'Seventh Jewel' in Alpha Phi Alpha history?
What is the significance of the 'Seventh Jewel' in Alpha Phi Alpha history?
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Which of the following individuals was not in sympathy with the fraternity plan?
Which of the following individuals was not in sympathy with the fraternity plan?
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Who was given the place as one of the Original Seven according to the historical evidence?
Who was given the place as one of the Original Seven according to the historical evidence?
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Which individual served as headwaiter at the Sage College Dining Room?
Which individual served as headwaiter at the Sage College Dining Room?
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What was one of the roles that the founders faced while trying to establish the fraternity?
What was one of the roles that the founders faced while trying to establish the fraternity?
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Which event occurred during the period of organization mentioned?
Which event occurred during the period of organization mentioned?
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Why was Morton not subjected to initiation?
Why was Morton not subjected to initiation?
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Which of the following individuals was suggested for the seventh place but was not in sympathy with the fraternity plan?
Which of the following individuals was suggested for the seventh place but was not in sympathy with the fraternity plan?
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What was one of Morton's contributions to the fraternity despite not being actively involved in leadership?
What was one of Morton's contributions to the fraternity despite not being actively involved in leadership?
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What significant role did Eugene Kinckle Jones serve within Alpha Phi Alpha?
What significant role did Eugene Kinckle Jones serve within Alpha Phi Alpha?
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Study Notes
The Founding of Alpha Phi Alpha
- Alpha Phi Alpha was founded in 1906 by seven Black students at Cornell University.
- The fraternity was established after a period of discussion and opposition to the idea of a Black fraternity.
- The founders faced resistance from both Black and white students.
The Original Seven
- The "Original Seven" members of Alpha Phi Alpha include:
- George B. Kelley
- Henry A. Callis
- Charles Cardoza Poindexter
- Eugene Kinckle Jones
- Robert Harold Ogle
- Vernon A.Morton
- Horace Mann Bond
Founding Circumstances
- The group met regularly to discuss the idea of a fraternity.
- The group faced uncertainty and opposition and debated on December 4, 1906 to officially establish themselves as a fraternity.
- The first initiation ceremony took place in the autumn of 1906.
Controversy over the "Seventh Jewel"
- There is dispute over who deserved the seventh spot in the group.
- Poindexter was not in favor of the fraternity, Phillips did not attend school during the organization period, and Morton joined later and was not officially initiated, but all contributed to the organization.
- Eugene Kinckle Jones was ultimately recognized as the seventh founder.
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Explore the origins of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate African American fraternity founded in 1906 at Cornell University. Learn about the Original Seven founders and the challenges they faced in establishing their organization amid widespread opposition. This quiz delves into the historical context and significance of their formation.
