Lesson #43 - Segregation in the Post-World War II Period

Multiple Choice

What lesson did Melba learn from her experience at the merry-go-round in Fair Park?

• That she needed more money to ride the horse

• That she was not welcome because of segregation

• That the ride was broken

• That her family did not care about her

Multiple Choice

How did segregation laws affect the daily lives of African Americans in the South during the 1940s?

• They provided equal opportunities for all races

• They separated Black people from White people in public places

• They allowed Black people to attend any school they wanted

• They ended racial discrimination

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experiences does Melba Pattillo's story best symbolize about life for African Americans in the segregated South?

• the economic hardship caused by segregation

• the anger and violence African Americans faced for challenging social norms

• the limited opportunities available for African Americans in the job market

• the financial burden placed on African Americans by segregation laws

Multiple Choice

According to W. E. B. Du Bois, what did 'living behind the veil' mean for Black people during segregation?

• Living in wealth and privilege

• Hiding their true feelings and acting meek around White people

• Participating in political protests

• Being able to travel freely

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were consequences of breaking the unwritten rules of segregation for Black people in the South?

• They could be praised by White people

• They could face criminal charges or violence

• They would be given better jobs

• They could attend integrated schools

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court case of

v. Ferguson established the doctrine of 'separate but equal.'

Open Ended

Based on the images and text, describe how public facilities were segregated in the South and the impact this had on African Americans.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a facility that was segregated under Jim Crow laws in the South?

• Telephone booths

• Train cars

• Movie theaters

• Roads

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Jim Crow laws and segregation in schools are true? (multiple answers)

• School segregation began shortly after the Civil War.

• By 1888, school segregation was only present in southern states.

• Some northern and western states also had segregation laws.

• Segregation laws only affected public accommodations, not education.

Fill in the Blanks

The Plessy decision mandated that separate racial accommodations be

, but they often were not.

Open Ended

How did the quality of public accommodations and schools for Black people compare to those for White people during segregation? Use evidence from the images to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between de facto segregation and de jure segregation in housing?

• De facto segregation is enforced by law, while de jure segregation is by custom.

• De facto segregation is by custom, while de jure segregation is enforced by law.

• Both are enforced by law.

• Both are by custom.

Open Ended

Explain how restrictive covenants contributed to housing segregation in northern cities. What were some of the consequences for Black families?

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of racial zoning laws in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s?

• To define where different races could live

• To improve housing quality for all races

• To promote integration in neighborhoods

• To increase property values

Multiple Select

Which of the following groups were affected by miscegenation laws outside the South, according to the slides?

• African Americans and White people

• White people and Asians

• White people and Indigenous people

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did segregation in marriage differ from segregation in housing, based on the information provided in the slides?

Fill in the Blanks

In 1940, the median income level of Black men was less than half that of

men.

Multiple Choice

According to the graph shown, which city had the largest gap between White and non-White median incomes in 1949?

• Atlanta, GA

• Birmingham, AL

• Nashville, TN

• Washington, DC

Multiple Choice

What methods were used in the South to disenfranchise Black voters after Reconstruction?

• Poll taxes

• Literacy tests

• White primary elections

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which political practice was used in Texas between 1923 and 1944 to limit Black political participation?

• White primary

• Poll tax

• Literacy test

• Grandfather clause

Multiple Select

Which of the following are effects of gerrymandering as described in the lesson?

• Dilutes the voting power of Black voters

• Allows minority voters to elect representatives of their choice

• Often denies Black voters political power

• Ensures fair representation for all groups

Open Ended

How did the Supreme Court's 1944 decision regarding White primaries impact African American voting in Texas?

Dropdown

In the postwar period, ​

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between Black people and White people was present in many elements of daily life in the United States. ​

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, which was common all over the country, used informal practices such as the ​

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to keep African Americans out of certain neighborhoods. ​

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, which occurred mostly in the South, used ​

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to legally define neighborhoods where people of different races could live.

Fill in the Blanks

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to cross the

in professional baseball when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Open Ended

What challenges did Jackie Robinson face after joining the Major Leagues, and how did he respond to them?

Match

Put the following events in chronological order

• Jackie Robinson breaks the "color line" in baseball.

• The Congress On Racial Equality is founded.

• Truman desegregates the armed forces.

• The National Organization for the Advancement of Colored People is founded.

Third

Second

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First

• Third

• Second

• Fouth

• First

Open Ended

Using the graph provided describe the trend that is shown.

Multiple Choice

What did the Supreme Court decide in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education?

• States could not enforce restrictive covenants on housing.

• There was no legal basis for segregation in schools.

• School segregation was legal in some Southern states, but not others.

• There was no legal basis for segregation in the army.

Categorize

Options (4)

a country passes an ordinance saying that black people were not able to use public facilities

a state provides separate public schools for black & white students

landlords choose not to rent to black families

inner cities become mostly black due to "white flight" to the suburbs

Categorize each of the following examples of segregation as either de jure or de facto segregation.

De Jure Segregation

De Facto Segregation

Open Ended

Reflecting on Melba Pattillo's experience, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about regarding segregation in the post-World War II period?