Societal
What terrorist group formed in opposition to the Reconstruction after the Civil War and targeted blacks?
Ku Klux Klan
What shift in religion occurred amongst many African Americans such as: Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X?
Shifting to practicing Islam
What SCOTUS case legalized segregation?
Plessy V. Ferguson
What genre of music was popularized during the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz
As a result of this there was an increased dependence on slavery during the late 18th Century.
The Cotton Gin made by Eli Whitney
In the 1960’s what natural hairstyles were popular amongst African Americans, thus establishing the natural hair movement?
Afros, braids, dreadlocks, fades, and waves
What organization helped win Brown V. BOE?
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Which renowned poet of the Harlem Renaissance wrote the poem “I too"
Langston Hughes
Who was the leader of the Black Nationalism and Pan-African movements?
Marcus Garvey
Slaves used these to impart their Christian values while describing the tolls and hardships they endured during slavery.
Negro Spirituals
Which president used executive order to desegregate the military?
Harry S. Truman
What genre of music originated in New York through block parties?
Rap/Hip Hop (created by DJ Kool Herc)
Who was the reformer who advocated for IMMEDIATE emancipation for slaves?
William Lloyd Garrison
What is the “New Negro Movement” named after?
“The New Negro” by Alain Leroy Locke
What was a major turning point for slaves after the civil war?
The 13th Amendment
What was the first African American sitcom?
Good Times
In response to extreme white supremacist groups which militant and separatist group was formed?
Black Panther Party
What is the name of the first protest song by singer Billie Holiday?
Strange Fruit
What in the Constitution recognized slavery?
The ⅗ Compromise
Between the early 19th century and early 20th century these shows were used as American entertainment to depicted people of color, more specifically African Americans.
Minstrel Shows (Black Face)