The Impact of Black Americans on Southern American Culture from 1865-1900

Southern History

100

What era began in 1865 after the American Civil War?

Reconstruction

200

Which one of the Reconstruction amendments abolished slavery?

The 13th Amendment

300

Which Supreme Court case declared segregation in Louisiana railroad cars constitutional with the rationale "separate but equal?"

Plessy V. Ferguson 

Food

100

What type of food did they eat to serve as a way for African Americans to express their cultural identity? 

Black-eyed peas, collard greens, and Pork chops 

200

True or False? Soul food globally spread during World War l and World War ll

True 

300

Black-eyed peas have a significant role in southern food, particularly as a symbol of?

Good luck 

Church

100

Black churches helped reshape Southern Christianity by introducing this style of preaching, marked by group participation. 

Call-and-responce preaching 

200

This form of rhythmic singing and dancing, rooted in African traditions, became a hallmark of African American worship.

"Ring shout"

300

This biblical story deeply resonated with enslaved African Americans and symbolized their hope for freedom. 

The story of Exodus

Music

100

This song is considered to be the black national anthem 

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing 

200

This instrument originated in Germany but its playing technique was revolutionized by Black Americans 

The Harmonica 

300

This music genre originated from abolitionists as a way to spread hope that slavery would come to an end. This belief in rooted in Christianity. 

Spirituals