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During the Great Depression, which group of people were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller?
During the Great Depression, which group of people were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller?
- Hispanics
- African Americans (correct)
- Conservative Southern Democrats
- White Southerners
Who was the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed?
Who was the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed?
- African Americans (correct)
- White Southerners
- Conservative Southern Democrats
- Hispanics
Who spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression?
Who spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression?
- Howard University
- Eleanor Roosevelt (correct)
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Kelly Miller
Flashcards
'Surplus man' during the Great Depression
'Surplus man' during the Great Depression
During the Great Depression, Kelly Miller referred to African Americans as 'the surplus man'.
First fired during economic downturns
First fired during economic downturns
African Americans were often the first to lose their jobs when the economy declined.
Advocate for the 'surplus' population
Advocate for the 'surplus' population
Eleanor Roosevelt advocated for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression, championing their rights and needs.
Study Notes
The Great Depression
- During the Great Depression, African Americans were labeled as 'the surplus man' by Kelly Miller.
- African Americans were the first to be fired from jobs when the economy slowed.
- A. Philip Randolph, a prominent civil rights leader, spoke for the 'surplus' men and women during the Great Depression.
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