Segregation Quiz (Brain Pop)

When did the practice of segregation begin in the United States?

• In the 1800s

• During the Revolutionary War

• After the Civil War

• After World War II

What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

• Segregation was abolished

• Segregation was declared illegal

• Segregation was ruled unconstitutional

• Segregation was upheld as constitutional

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What were the laws and society created to enforce segregation known as?

• Jim Crow

• Uncle Tom

• Harriet Tubman

• Huckleberry Finn

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What did the character of Jim Crow represent in minstrel shows?

• Racial harmony

• Equality for all races

• White supremacy

• African American empowerment

What was the purpose of curfews imposed on African Americans during segregation?

• To restrict their movement

• To promote education

• To encourage social gatherings

• To ensure equal rights

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What did the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson state about segregation?

• Segregation was only allowed in public places

• Segregation was only allowed in schools

• Segregation was necessary for social harmony

• Segregation was unconstitutional

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What were the early attempts to fight discriminatory laws in the United States?

• Boycotts

• Social media campaigns

• Legal challenges

• Peaceful protests

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What did the laws of segregation in the United States aim to do?

• Eliminate discrimination

• Promote equality

• Enforce racial hierarchy

• Encourage diversity

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What was the impact of segregation on African Americans' behavior and lifestyle?

• It promoted freedom of expression

• It restricted their freedom and rights

• It led to economic prosperity

• It encouraged cultural exchange

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What was the purpose of the character of Jim Crow in minstrel shows?

• To educate people about African American culture

• To promote racial harmony

• To mock and stereotype African Americans

• To empower African Americans