Civil Rights at the Turn of the Century

Question 1

The laws are not written to overcome social prejudice, and do not need to change because that was never their original intent.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: majority

Question 2

How did the Supreme Court majority argue that “separate but equal” facilities were legal? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It was said to help preserve the peace and public order.; D: The Constitution did not protect social rights, only civil and political rights.

Question 3

According to Washington, what is the key to ending segregation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: A strong work ethic

Question 4

The segregation laws were set up to exclude black people from riding in cars designated for white people, not the other way around.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: dissent

Question 5

For two races to feel equal they must willingly appreciate each other’s value.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: majority

Civil Rights at the Turn of the Century Answers