Black Wall Street

Black Wall Street ran up and down what Street?

• Lewis

• Harvard

• Pine

• Greenwood

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Where is Greenwood located?

• Right by downtown Tulsa

• By McLain

• In Florida

• In New York City

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Which one of the following people was was NOT responsible for founding Black Wall Street on Greenwood?

• O.W. Gurley

• J.B. Stradford

• Kanye West

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Before it was known as Black Wall Street, what was the Greenwood area sometimes called?

• Little Africa

• Little Nairobi

• Harlem

• Canada

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Whites never borrowed money from banks that were owned and run by blacks on Black Wall Street.

• True

• False

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What was the nickname given to the area hit by the massacre?

• Black Wall Street

• Wall Street

• Oiland

• Beezer's

What was unique about Greenwood?

• It was the wealthiest black community in the country

• There was nothing unique about Greenwood

• They had a great sports team

What was Black Wall Street known for in the early 20th century?

• A) A thriving African American business district

• B) A famous music festival

• C) A large agricultural market

• D) A major transportation hub

In which city was Black Wall Street located?

• A) Tulsa, Oklahoma

• B) Atlanta, Georgia

• C) Chicago, Illinois

• D) New York City, New York

What event led to the destruction of Black Wall Street in 1921?

• A) A natural disaster

• B) The Tulsa Race Massacre

• C) A financial crisis

• D) A government redevelopment project