Key Figures of the New South

What was the primary focus of Alonzo Herndon's business efforts during the New South era?

• Political activism

• Economic empowerment

• Industrial education

• Social equality

Which of the following best describes Booker T. Washington's approach to improving the lives of African Americans?

• Advocating for immediate social equality

• Emphasizing industrial education and economic self-sufficiency

• Promoting higher education and political activism

• Establishing financial institutions

How did the Cotton Expositions contribute to Atlanta's reputation in the New South?

• By promoting agricultural advancements

• By showcasing the city's industrial progress

• By highlighting the importance of higher education

• By focusing on political reforms

What was W.E.B. DuBois's main criticism of Booker T. Washington's approach?

• It focused too much on political activism

• It neglected the importance of economic empowerment

• It accommodated to white supremacy

• It emphasized industrial education over higher education

Which organization did W.E.B. DuBois help to establish that was dedicated to fighting for racial justice?

• The Atlanta Life Insurance Company

• The Tuskegee Institute

• The NAACP

• The Cotton Expositions

What was the significance of Alonzo Herndon's quote, "We must build our own institutions...we must learn to help ourselves"?

• It emphasized the need for political activism

• It highlighted the importance of self-reliance and economic independence

• It called for immediate social equality

• It focused on the importance of industrial education

What role did Henry W. Grady play in the Cotton Expositions?

• He was a keynote speaker

• He was a major organizer and promoter

• He founded the Tuskegee Institute

• He established the Atlanta Life Insurance Company

Which of the following best captures W.E.B. DuBois's view on democracy as reflected in his quote about the "color-line"?

• Democracy should be limited by race and color

• True democracy cannot exist with racial inequality

• Democracy is unrelated to racial issues

• Democracy should focus solely on economic progress

Who was a writer and editor of the Atlanta Constitution and the main spokesman for the New South movement?

• John Pemberton

• Tom Watson

• Sidney Lanier

• Henry Grady

Which activist was born a slave but became the wealthiest African-America in Atlanta by 1927 after opening barber shops, buying real estate, and starting the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company?

• Alonzo Herndon
• W.E.B. DuBois
• Booker T. Washington
• John Hope