How does the image provided represents African American leader's actions during reconstruction
African Americans were able to take seats in the Federal Government
“It's getting to be a strange thing that the FBI can never seem to work out who is responsible for the killings of
Negroes in the South.”
- Dr. T.R.M. Howard, September 1955, Mound Bayou, Mississippi
The murder of Emmett Till
Why is highway I-20 important in Mississippi?
It allows goods to be transported into and through the state.
Explain how the act of voting is essential
Central to citizenship.
How did these laws impact voting rights in the "Jim Crow" era of the early 20th century?
These laws created obstacles for minorities who were trying to vote.
What Era is this photograph MOST associated with
"Jim Crow" Era
What role does the Mississippi River play in the state's economy?
The Mississippi River supports both freight and passenger transportation.
THREE responsibilities or duties of CITIZENS of the United States.
voting ,paying taxes, serving jury duty
Describes the music performed by Muddy Waters?
Delta blues
How was former slaves impacted by the Freedmen's Bureau law?
They could now receive clothes, shelter, and land.
The Act that is responsible for putting an end to the discrimination....
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Name 3 major ethnic groups in Mississippi that have contributed to our state’s notoriety?
Caucasians, African-Americans, Hispanic
In state government, what is the responsibilities or duties of a Governor
sign a bill into law.
Describes the art that was created by Walter Anderson
Vibrant, colorful paintings of nature and wildlife
The law designed to improve the lives of former slaves was called
The Freedmen's Bureau.
The image of protestors sitting at a lunch counter during the civil rights era is the tactic of _______.
Sit-in
I am an United States Representative / African American elected official in the State of Mississippi committed to working to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The primary source of federal aid to K-12 education is the Elementary and Secondary Education ACT. Who AM I?
Bennie Thompson
The City of Natchez passed a law requiring all people under the age of 18 to be home by 8pm. What official would be responsible for enforcing this law?
Mayor's office
What is one effect/cause of Hispanic and Asian demographic changes in Mississippi's population?
They add billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to Mississippi’s economy.
What are the major eras in Mississippi History?
Jim Crow Era, Reconstruction Era ,Antebellum Era
What common action did Charles Dubra, Medgar Evers, and James Meredith take in the fight against the segregationist policies of Mississippi institutions?
Each attempted to enroll in white-only, higher-education institutions.
How did the development and maintenance of infrastructure projects- like ports and interstate highways- increase manufacturing in Mississippi?
Infrastructure projects provide an easier transfer of goods and labor to and from the manufacturing centers.
What are the 3 Branches of United State Government? Describe Each?
Why do people pay premium prices for the type of basketry made in Mississippi?
They are known for the complexity of the weave and reflect the cultural influence of the Choctaw Indians.