Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

Marcus Garvey, inspired by Booker T. Washington, founded the UNIA to promote racial pride and economic opportunities for people of African descent. He became a prominent figure in the U.S., advocating for self-respect and a separate African community. Garvey's Back to Africa movement and the Black Star Line aimed to connect African Americans with Africa. Despite legal troubles, his ideas influenced future black nationalist movements.

What inspired Marcus Garvey to fight for change in Jamaica?

• The autobiography of Booker T. Washington

• The teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The speeches of Nelson Mandela

• The writings of Malcolm X

What was the primary goal of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) when it was formed in Jamaica?

• To promote racial pride and develop opportunities for blacks

• To establish a political party

• To create a new religion

• To build schools for all races

How did Marcus Garvey's message resonate with African Americans in the United States?

• It encouraged them to assimilate into white society

• It addressed their frustration with violence and disenfranchisement

• It promised them free land

• It offered them jobs in the Caribbean

What was one of the key messages of Marcus Garvey's speeches?

• Complete assimilation into white culture

• Self-respect and pride in African heritage

• The importance of European alliances

• The need for technological advancement

What was a significant aspect of the UNIA under Marcus Garvey's leadership?

• The creation of a global sports league

• The development of a new language

• The promotion of black entrepreneurship

• The establishment of a new currency

What was the purpose of the Black Star Line established by Marcus Garvey?

• To facilitate trade with Africa and the Caribbean

• To serve as a military fleet

• To transport goods across Europe

• To provide luxury cruises

What was the Back to Africa movement promoted by Marcus Garvey?

• A scholarship program for African students

• A cultural exchange program with African countries

• A tourism initiative for African Americans

• A plan for African Americans to return to Africa and create a nation

What led to Marcus Garvey's arrest in 1923?

• Mail fraud related to the Black Star Line

• Tax evasion

• Inciting a riot

• Illegal immigration

What was the outcome of Marcus Garvey's trial for mail fraud?

• He was pardoned immediately

• He was fined but not imprisoned

• He was acquitted

• He was convicted and later deported

Which future movements were inspired by Marcus Garvey's ideas?

• Nation of Islam and the Black Panthers

• Civil Rights Movement and Greenpeace

• Labor Unions and the Peace Corps

• Women's Suffrage and the Red Cross