SS8H7 Study Guide

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Who was Booker T. Washington?

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An educator, author, political activist, and orator who promoted the idea that African-Americans should pursue economic and educational endeavors before seeking social and political equality.

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What was the Atlanta Race Riot of 1906?

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A 48-hour riot in Atlanta caused by economic competition and false newspaper accounts of African-American men attacking white women, resulting in several African-American deaths.

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Where did the Bourbons seek investors for their business?

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The North.

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Who founded the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company?

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Alonzo Herndon.

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What was the International Cotton Exposition?

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An industrial fair that spotlighted attention on Georgia's cotton textile industry.

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What does the term 'Bourbons' refer to in the context of Georgia history?

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A political faction in Georgia that sought to restore the old Southern elite's power after Reconstruction.

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What was the significance of the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company?

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It was one of the first African-American owned insurance companies in the United States, founded by Alonzo Herndon.

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What role did the press play in the Atlanta Race Riot?

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The press published false accounts that incited racial tensions and violence.

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What was the impact of the Atlanta Race Riot on the African-American community?

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It led to increased racial violence and highlighted the social and economic struggles faced by African-Americans.

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Who was W.E.B. DuBois?

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An African-American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who co-founded the NAACP and opposed Booker T. Washington's approach.