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Chapter 6: Of the Training of Black Men Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 7. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Du Bois refer to Georgia as "the centre of the Negro problem"?
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Because it has the highest population of Black people in the United States at the time of his writing
Because of its historical support for the slave trade
Both A and B are correct
Because it was the first state to enact Jim Crow laws
How does Du Bois approach the depiction of poor rural Black people in Albany, Georgia?
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With an overt sense of superiority and disdain
As exemplifying the need for racial integration
With a nuanced understanding of racial and class dynamics
By romanticizing their lifestyle as idyllic and desirable
What change in the landscape does Du Bois note in the contemporary South compared to the past?
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The complete industrialization of the South
The division of plantations among various groups and the neglect of the land
The transformation of plantations into urban centers
The complete eradication of the plantation system
How does Du Bois contribute to the historical narrative of the Black Belt and its residents?
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By documenting and giving voice to the overlooked and forgotten lives of the Black Belt's residents
By glorifying the achievements of prominent Black people who escaped slavery
By focusing solely on the economic contributions of the area to the American South
By presenting an idealized version of formerly enslaved people's lives that emphasizes harmony and resilience
What does Du Bois illustrate with the story of the young Black farmer after the collapse of cotton?
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The successful transition of Black people from slavery to independence
The resurgence of slavery under a different guise, such as debt and poverty
The ability of young Black people to overcome obstacles through hard work
The equal opportunities available to Black people in the post-war South
What does the story of the Black couple cheated out of their land and furniture illustrate about the justice system in the South?
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It is equitable and just, regardless of race
It operates with transparency and fairness
It is discriminatory and offers no protection for Black people
It is haphazard and untrustworthy for all Southerners
