Reforming Business and Government

Question 1

What do these laws demonstrate? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

States had similar laws allowing segregation.; Laws were created for specific facilities.

Question 2

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

dissent

Question 3

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

majority

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

majority

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A strong work ethic

Question 7

Read the quote. Put a check next to each of the statements supported in the text.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Du Bois feels that African Americans shouldn’t have to apologize in the face of insults.; For African Americans to gain equality, Du Bois believes they must refuse to be treated as inferior.

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