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Chapter 8: Of the Quest of the Golden Fleece Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 9. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Du Bois view the justification of colonialism and slavery?
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As a valid argument based on the benefits of Christianity and civilization
As an unacceptable rationale for the suffering caused by these systems
As a necessary evil for the progress of humanity
As an often misunderstood aspect of historical development
What does Du Bois suggest is necessary for the future protection of "the good, the beautiful, and the true"?
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The avoidance of all forms of racial contact
Honest studies of contact between people of different races, particularly in the South
Strict enforcement of segregation laws
Honest studies of contact between people of different races, particularly in the South
How does Du Bois describe the relationship between slaves and their masters' households?
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As one of mutual respect and cooperation
As intimate yet marked by a significant power imbalance
As completely segregated with no personal interaction
As a partnership for economic and social advancement
What does Du Bois argue is necessary for the economic advancement of Black people post-Emancipation?
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Leadership to educate former enslaved people on navigating the modern economy
Continued separation of Black and White economies
Immediate integration into White-dominated professions
Rejection of all forms of leadership to avoid dependency and encourage individualism
How does Du Bois explain the regression in the progress towards universal suffrage?
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As a result of economic downturns that shifted public focus
As a backlash from the South and indifference from the North
As the failure of Black communities to utilize their voting rights
As a natural cycle of progress and decline in history
How does Du Bois connect the issue of suffrage with the problem of crime in the Black community?
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By arguing that increased suffrage would lead to higher crime rates
By suggesting that suffrage is irrelevant to the problem of crime
By linking disenfranchisement with a lack of faith in the justice system
By pointing out Black Southerners' lack of say in policing practices
How does Du Bois view the role of social interactions in overcoming racial prejudice?
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As largely ineffective, given the history of slavery
As irrelevant, with legislation being the only effective solution
As dangerous, potentially leading to more entrenched prejudices
As crucial, suggesting that casual social interactions can bridge racial divides
How does Du Bois critique the religious beliefs of Southern White people in relation to their treatment of Black people?
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By praising their consistent application of Christian teachings to race relations
By highlighting the compatibility of their actions with their religious beliefs
By criticizing the inconsistency between their professed Christianity and their actions towards Black people
By suggesting that their religious beliefs have no impact on their behavior towards Black people
