The Story of Alex Manley and the Wilmington Coup

What was the primary mission of Alex Manley's newspaper, the Wilmington Daily Record?

• To publish international news

• To support the Raleigh News and Observer

• To represent African-American life

• To promote white supremacy

Which newspaper was known for spreading racist propaganda against African-Americans in North Carolina?

• Raleigh News and Observer

• New York Times

• Philadelphia Inquirer

• Wilmington Daily Record

What happened to the Wilmington Daily Record in November 1898?

• It was awarded for its journalism

• It was destroyed by a white supremacist mob

• It was sold to a larger media company

• It expanded its circulation nationwide

After escaping Wilmington, where did Alex Manley and his family eventually settle?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Atlanta

Why was photography significant for African-Americans in the late 19th century?

• It allowed them to document their achievements and resilience

• It was a new technology

• It was a way to earn money

• It was a form of entertainment