Black Wall Street Quiz: Summer 2024

What year did the Tulsa Race Massacre occur?

• 1919

• 1921

• 1923

• 1925

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the name of the prosperous African American community in Tulsa that was attacked during the massacre?

• Harlem

• Black Wall Street

• Bronzeville

• Greenwood

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Who was the young African American man whose arrest sparked the Tulsa Race Massacre?

• Dick Rowland

• Booker T. Washington

• Marcus Garvey

• W.E.B. Du Bois

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Approximately how many people were killed during the Tulsa Race Massacre?

• 50

• 100

• 300

• 500

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What was the primary economic activity in the Greenwood District before the massacre?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Retail and Services

• Mining

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain the significance of the term "Black Wall Street" in the context of the Greenwood District.

• It was a derogatory term used by white residents.

• It referred to the economic prosperity and self-sufficiency of the African American community.

• It was the name of a famous street in Greenwood.

• It was a term used to describe the racial segregation in Tulsa.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre on the African American community in Tulsa.

• It led to immediate economic recovery and growth.

• It resulted in long-term economic and social devastation.

• It had no significant impact on the community.

• It led to increased racial harmony in Tulsa.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the role of the local government and law enforcement during the Tulsa Race Massacre.

• They protected the African American residents.

• They were neutral and did not intervene.

• They actively participated in the violence and destruction.

• They evacuated the residents to safety.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What were some of the long-term consequences of the Tulsa Race Massacre for the city of Tulsa?

• It became a model for racial integration.

• It led to the establishment of numerous African American businesses.

• It caused a significant decline in the African American population and economic power.

• It had no lasting effects on the city.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify one major reason why the Tulsa Race Massacre was not widely discussed or taught in American history for many years.

• Lack of historical evidence

• Efforts to suppress and cover up the event

• It was considered a minor event

• It was overshadowed by other historical events

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept