Question 1

In which of the following periods did the present patterns of housing discrimination and segregation in urban areas begin to develop?

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A)   1940-1950
B)   1900-1920
C)   1930-1940
D)   1970-1990

Question 2

Which of the following does not explain the present status of African Americans in U.S. society?

Accepted Answer

A)   their easy identifiability as targets of discrimination
B)   their incompetence to compete in society
C)   their lack of an entrepreneurial tradition as imported slaves
D)   their victimization by both institutionalized and informal discrimination

Question 3

In which of the following years did Congress enact specific legislation designed to eliminate the tactics used to exclude blacks from voting?

Accepted Answer

A)   1965
B)   1972
C)   1960
D)   None. Congress has yet to enact legislation designed to eliminate the tactics used to exclude blacks from voting.

Question 4

Housing discrimination has consequences for people's

Accepted Answer

A)   access to jobs.
B)   access to schools.
C)   access to social services.
D)   all of the above

Question 5

Informal racial discrimination in the North against blacks was often the result of __________ practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Informal racial discrimination in the North against...

Question 6

The civil rights legislation of the 1960s was ineffective against discrimination because

Accepted Answer

A)   the burden of litigation was placed on the victim of discrimination.
B)   prejudice was no longer an important dimension in American society.
C)   the burden was placed on the discriminators.
D)   both a and c

Question 7

What were some of the social and economic factors that "pushed" southern blacks to northern states?

Accepted Answer

Some of the social and economic factors that "pushed" southern blacks to northern states included the lack of economic opportunities in the South, as many African Americans faced limited job prospects and low wages. Additionally, the South was characterized by widespread racial segregation and discrimination, which created a hostile and oppressive environment for black individuals. This led many to seek better opportunities and escape the oppressive social conditions by migrating to the North, where there were more job opportunities and less overt racial discrimination. The promise of better wages, improved living conditions, and the hope for a better future for their families also motivated many southern blacks to move to the northern states. Overall, the push factors included economic hardship, limited opportunities, and the desire to escape racial discrimination and segregation.

Question 8

Most of the negative portrayals of blacks in American history were rooted in the popular belief that blacks are biologically inferior to whites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In terms of the numbers of black slaves executed, which statement is not true for the period between 1641 and 1965?

Accepted Answer

A)   Male slaves were most likely to be executed.
B)   More slaves were executed for revolts than for any other offense.
C)   More slaves were executed for murder than for any other offense.
D)   More slaves were executed for revolt than rape.

Question 10

A popular strategy for excluding blacks from the voting booths was the use of a __________ tax.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A popular strategy for excluding blacks from...

Question 11

The importation of blacks for slavery was facilitated by

Accepted Answer

A)   the cultural beliefs about their bestial nature.
B)   the unwillingness of whites to do plantation labor.
C)   the development of faster seagoing vessels.
D)   the need for a low-wage industrial labor pool.

Question 12

The availability of FHA mortgages for blacks increased the movement of blacks into white neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Whites' portrayal of blacks as childlike, helpless, shuffling, and fumbling is referred to as the __________ stereotype.

Accepted Answer

black Sambo

Question 14

Which is not true of residential segregation of African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rates of segregation are high.
B)   Rates of segregation declined dramatically in the 1980s.
C)   Segregation in the least segregated metropolitan areas is very low.
D)   Segregation in the most segregated metropolitan areas is very high. B

Question 15

According to __________ ideology, economic and individual activity should be unregulated by government.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to __________ ideology, economic and individual...

Question 16

The legacy of slavery for African Americans has greatly reduced their access to valued resources in American society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Slavery emerged and persisted because of the South's need for inexpensive labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

While discrimination can still be found in the initial hiring of white-collar employees, once they are hired, there is little evidence of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The public is hostile toward affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Desegregation efforts in public schools have reduced the chances that black children will attend schools in which they are the numerical majority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: African Americans

In which of the following periods did the present patterns of housing discrimination and segregation in urban areas begin to develop?

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Which of the following does not explain the present status of African Americans in U.S. society?

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In which of the following years did Congress enact specific legislation designed to eliminate the tactics used to exclude blacks from voting?

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Housing discrimination has consequences for people's

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Informal racial discrimination in the North against blacks was often the result of __________ practices.

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The civil rights legislation of the 1960s was ineffective against discrimination because

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What were some of the social and economic factors that "pushed" southern blacks to northern states?

Most of the negative portrayals of blacks in American history were rooted in the popular belief that blacks are biologically inferior to whites.

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In terms of the numbers of black slaves executed, which statement is not true for the period between 1641 and 1965?

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A popular strategy for excluding blacks from the voting booths was the use of a __________ tax.

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The importation of blacks for slavery was facilitated by

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The availability of FHA mortgages for blacks increased the movement of blacks into white neighborhoods.

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Whites' portrayal of blacks as childlike, helpless, shuffling, and fumbling is referred to as the __________ stereotype.

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black Sambo

Which is not true of residential segregation of African Americans?

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According to __________ ideology, economic and individual activity should be unregulated by government.

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The legacy of slavery for African Americans has greatly reduced their access to valued resources in American society.

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Slavery emerged and persisted because of the South's need for inexpensive labor.

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While discrimination can still be found in the initial hiring of white-collar employees, once they are hired, there is little evidence of discrimination.

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The public is hostile toward affirmative action.

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Desegregation efforts in public schools have reduced the chances that black children will attend schools in which they are the numerical majority.

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Exam 5: African Americans

In which of the following periods did the present patterns of housing discrimination and segregation in urban areas begin to develop?

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Which of the following does not explain the present status of African Americans in U.S. society?

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In which of the following years did Congress enact specific legislation designed to eliminate the tactics used to exclude blacks from voting?

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Housing discrimination has consequences for people's

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Informal racial discrimination in the North against blacks was often the result of __________ practices.

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The civil rights legislation of the 1960s was ineffective against discrimination because

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What were some of the social and economic factors that "pushed" southern blacks to northern states?

Most of the negative portrayals of blacks in American history were rooted in the popular belief that blacks are biologically inferior to whites.

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In terms of the numbers of black slaves executed, which statement is not true for the period between 1641 and 1965?

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A popular strategy for excluding blacks from the voting booths was the use of a __________ tax.

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The importation of blacks for slavery was facilitated by

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The availability of FHA mortgages for blacks increased the movement of blacks into white neighborhoods.

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Whites' portrayal of blacks as childlike, helpless, shuffling, and fumbling is referred to as the __________ stereotype.

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Which is not true of residential segregation of African Americans?

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According to __________ ideology, economic and individual activity should be unregulated by government.

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The legacy of slavery for African Americans has greatly reduced their access to valued resources in American society.

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Slavery emerged and persisted because of the South's need for inexpensive labor.

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While discrimination can still be found in the initial hiring of white-collar employees, once they are hired, there is little evidence of discrimination.

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The public is hostile toward affirmative action.

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Desegregation efforts in public schools have reduced the chances that black children will attend schools in which they are the numerical majority.

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