Question 1

What was one of the things that Du Bois believed in?

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A)  higher education for blacks 
B)  vocational education as a route to African-American equality 
C)  the acceptability of separate but equal facilities, as long as they are truly equal 
D)  the necessity of illegal actions against racist institutions 
A)  higher education for blacks 
B)  vocational education as a route to African-American equality 
C)  the acceptability of separate but equal facilities, as long as they are truly equal 
D)  the necessity of illegal actions against racist institutions A

Question 2

Booker T. Washington's belief in the connection between property and morality is similar to the beliefs of

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A)  Jefferson and classical liberals. 
B)  Mann and Whig school reformers. 
C)  modern liberalism. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  Jefferson and classical liberals. 
B)  Mann and Whig school reformers. 
C)  modern liberalism. 
D)  All these answers are correct. D

Question 3

If a parallel can be drawn between the attitude of common school supporters toward immigrants, and the attitude toward blacks held by southern whites during the period of redemption, both could be characterized with the statement,

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let us provide education to you in order to bring you into the mainstream of American life." 
B)  "We need you to be productive in the work force." 
C)  "We can help you to overcome your vices." 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  "Let us provide education to you in order to bring you into the mainstream of American life." 
B)  "We need you to be productive in the work force." 
C)  "We can help you to overcome your vices." 
D)  All these answers are correct. D

Question 4

The combination of literacy and poll-tax requirements was a deadly blow to the political participation of blacks in the South because

Accepted Answer

A)  although able to cast a ballot, many voters were not yet able to read or recite materials selected for the test of literacy. 
B)  although able to pass the literacy test, many voters were unable to raise the amount of money required as a "tax" to cast a ballot. 
C)  the tests were applied in ways that specifically disfranchised black citizens. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  although able to cast a ballot, many voters were not yet able to read or recite materials selected for the test of literacy. 
B)  although able to pass the literacy test, many voters were unable to raise the amount of money required as a "tax" to cast a ballot. 
C)  the tests were applied in ways that specifically disfranchised black citizens. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about Washington's views on African-Americans and political power?

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A)  Washington publicly advised the general black population to abstain from voting, running for political office, or speaking out against racial injustices 
B)  Washington was content with the fact that voting restrictions were applied equally to both races, regardless of whether or not they were literate or owned property 
C)  Washington was content with the fact that voting restrictions were applied equally to both races, regardless of whether or not they were literate or owned property. At the same time, Washington publicly advised the general black population to abstain from voting, running for political office, or speaking out against racial injustices. 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  Washington publicly advised the general black population to abstain from voting, running for political office, or speaking out against racial injustices 
B)  Washington was content with the fact that voting restrictions were applied equally to both races, regardless of whether or not they were literate or owned property 
C)  Washington was content with the fact that voting restrictions were applied equally to both races, regardless of whether or not they were literate or owned property. At the same time, Washington publicly advised the general black population to abstain from voting, running for political office, or speaking out against racial injustices. 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 6

Critically analyze W. E. B. Du Bois' criticism of Booker T. Washington's social and educational proposals for African-Americans. Note that this question does not ask you to compare and contrast the educational visions of each of these men, but rather to examine Washington's proposals through the lens of Du Bois' perspective.

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W. E. B. Du Bois was a prominent African

Question 7

The Reconstruction period

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A)  was perceived as an interruption in the "working out" of the place of free Blacks. 
B)  saw the emergence of racially hostile "rifle clubs." 
C)  was a time of major economic depression in the South. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  was perceived as an interruption in the "working out" of the place of free Blacks. 
B)  saw the emergence of racially hostile "rifle clubs." 
C)  was a time of major economic depression in the South. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 8

Describe and evaluate the educational ideals and practices at Tuskegee and Hampton.

Accepted Answer

The educational ideals and practices at

Question 9

What was the main purpose of the race-evolution theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  to prove that whites were indeed superior because of their skin color and genetic makeup 
B)  to provide a rational explanation of the unequal distribution of wealth and political power among racial groups 
C)  to alert African-Americans to the need to demand their political rights, civil rights, and higher Education 
D)  both to prove that whites were indeed superior because of their skin color and genetic makeup, and to provide a rational explanation of the unequal distribution of wealth and political power among racial groups 
A)  to prove that whites were indeed superior because of their skin color and genetic makeup 
B)  to provide a rational explanation of the unequal distribution of wealth and political power among racial groups 
C)  to alert African-Americans to the need to demand their political rights, civil rights, and higher Education 
D)  both to prove that whites were indeed superior because of their skin color and genetic makeup, and to provide a rational explanation of the unequal distribution of wealth and political power among racial groups

Question 10

In the United States, one democratic principle is that of majority rule, yet this sometimes results in inequalities of protection under the law. This situation

Accepted Answer

A)  is an inherent danger in a democracy. 
B)  is sometimes referred to as "the tyranny of the majority." 
C)  can be rectified through the judicial process. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  is an inherent danger in a democracy. 
B)  is sometimes referred to as "the tyranny of the majority." 
C)  can be rectified through the judicial process. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the Reconstruction era?

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A)  The percentage of black children enrolled in school exceeded the percentage of white children enrolled in school. 
B)  Pay for white teachers invariably exceeded the pay for black teachers. 
C)  On average, black children attended school more days than white children. 
D)  On average, black children attended school more days than white children; and also, the percentage of black children enrolled in school exceeded the percentage of white children enrolled in school. 
A)  The percentage of black children enrolled in school exceeded the percentage of white children enrolled in school. 
B)  Pay for white teachers invariably exceeded the pay for black teachers. 
C)  On average, black children attended school more days than white children. 
D)  On average, black children attended school more days than white children; and also, the percentage of black children enrolled in school exceeded the percentage of white children enrolled in school.

Question 12

What was part of Washington's solution to the oppression of African-Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  African-Americans should not fight for civil rights. 
B)  The Thirteenth Amendment should be abandoned. 
C)  Higher education should be provided for the "talented tenth." 
D)  None of these answers is correct. 
A)  African-Americans should not fight for civil rights. 
B)  The Thirteenth Amendment should be abandoned. 
C)  Higher education should be provided for the "talented tenth." 
D)  None of these answers is correct.

Question 13

During the Reconstruction period, African-Americans in the South saw many changes in their lives, except for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a constitutional amendment giving them the franchise 
B)  genuine social equality with whites 
C)  increased access to formal education 
D)  None of these were changes in the lives of African-Americans of that period. 
A)  a constitutional amendment giving them the franchise 
B)  genuine social equality with whites 
C)  increased access to formal education 
D)  None of these were changes in the lives of African-Americans of that period.

Question 14

Washington believed which three things are important to allow African-Americans to succeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to vote, civil equality, and vocational education 
B)  civil equality, education for youth, and vocational education 
C)  vocational education, education of youth, and the right to vote 
D)  the right to vote, civil equality, and education for youth 
A)  the right to vote, civil equality, and vocational education 
B)  civil equality, education for youth, and vocational education 
C)  vocational education, education of youth, and the right to vote 
D)  the right to vote, civil equality, and education for youth

Question 15

As evidenced in the text, during the Reconstruction period black communities were in many ways more successful at providing for public education than white communities. With this in mind, consider the notion that, if given the opportunity, "disadvantaged" populations may well be able to meet their own educational needs. Further, consider the idea that "advantaged" populations, acting in a liberal, paternalist model, may contribute negatively to the position of the "disadvantaged." What do you think? Can you identify any evidence that would support these ideas? What are the implications of these notions for education today?

Accepted Answer

The notion that "disadvantaged" populati

Question 16

Reconstruction meant what to the political-economic dimensions of the South?

Accepted Answer

A)  radical changes 
B)  tensions throughout the South 
C)  dramatic change in the life of black southerners 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  radical changes 
B)  tensions throughout the South 
C)  dramatic change in the life of black southerners 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 17

Du Bois' calls for opposition to racism

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A)  were similar to Jefferson's calls for opposition to an unjust government. 
B)  were similar to Washington's suggestions for overcoming racism. 
C)  counseled civil disobedience. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  were similar to Jefferson's calls for opposition to an unjust government. 
B)  were similar to Washington's suggestions for overcoming racism. 
C)  counseled civil disobedience. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 18

Discuss the development of education in the South during the Reconstruction Era and the decade following its end.

Accepted Answer

During the Reconstruction Era and the de

Question 19

Booker T. Washington's counsel to blacks can be characterized most accurately as

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation with whites. 
B)  resistance to whites. 
C)  complete acquiescence to whites. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  cooperation with whites. 
B)  resistance to whites. 
C)  complete acquiescence to whites. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 20

Booker T. Washington believed that respect and citizenship would come to blacks in proportion to their accumulation of property, education, and good jobs. His own life seemed to prove this. His belief, however, overlooks

Accepted Answer

A)  the contribution his accommodationist policies had toward his success. 
B)  the uniqueness of his experiences. 
C)  the existence of institutionalized racism in his own time. 
D)  All these answers are correct. 
A)  the contribution his accommodationist policies had toward his success. 
B)  the uniqueness of his experiences. 
C)  the existence of institutionalized racism in his own time. 
D)  All these answers are correct.

What was one of the things that Du Bois believed in?

Booker T. Washington's belief in the connection between property and morality is similar to the beliefs of

If a parallel can be drawn between the attitude of common school supporters toward immigrants, and the attitude toward blacks held by southern whites during the period of redemption, both could be characterized with the statement,

The combination of literacy and poll-tax requirements was a deadly blow to the political participation of blacks in the South because

Which of the following is true about Washington's views on African-Americans and political power?

The Reconstruction period

Describe and evaluate the educational ideals and practices at Tuskegee and Hampton.

What was the main purpose of the race-evolution theory?

In the United States, one democratic principle is that of majority rule, yet this sometimes results in inequalities of protection under the law. This situation

Which of the following is true about the Reconstruction era?

What was part of Washington's solution to the oppression of African-Americans?

During the Reconstruction period, African-Americans in the South saw many changes in their lives, except for which of the following?

Washington believed which three things are important to allow African-Americans to succeed?

Reconstruction meant what to the political-economic dimensions of the South?

Du Bois' calls for opposition to racism

Discuss the development of education in the South during the Reconstruction Era and the decade following its end.

Booker T. Washington's counsel to blacks can be characterized most accurately as

Booker T. Washington believed that respect and citizenship would come to blacks in proportion to their accumulation of property, education, and good jobs. His own life seemed to prove this. His belief, however, overlooks

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Exam 4: Social Diversity and Differentiated Schooling: The Progressive ERA

What was one of the things that Du Bois believed in?

Booker T. Washington's belief in the connection between property and morality is similar to the beliefs of

If a parallel can be drawn between the attitude of common school supporters toward immigrants, and the attitude toward blacks held by southern whites during the period of redemption, both could be characterized with the statement,

The combination of literacy and poll-tax requirements was a deadly blow to the political participation of blacks in the South because

Which of the following is true about Washington's views on African-Americans and political power?

The Reconstruction period

Describe and evaluate the educational ideals and practices at Tuskegee and Hampton.

What was the main purpose of the race-evolution theory?

In the United States, one democratic principle is that of majority rule, yet this sometimes results in inequalities of protection under the law. This situation

Which of the following is true about the Reconstruction era?

What was part of Washington's solution to the oppression of African-Americans?

During the Reconstruction period, African-Americans in the South saw many changes in their lives, except for which of the following?

Washington believed which three things are important to allow African-Americans to succeed?

Reconstruction meant what to the political-economic dimensions of the South?

Du Bois' calls for opposition to racism

Discuss the development of education in the South during the Reconstruction Era and the decade following its end.

Booker T. Washington's counsel to blacks can be characterized most accurately as

Booker T. Washington believed that respect and citizenship would come to blacks in proportion to their accumulation of property, education, and good jobs. His own life seemed to prove this. His belief, however, overlooks

Introduction: Understanding School and Society

Liberty and Literacy: The Jeffersonian Ideal

School As a Public Institution: The Common-School ERA

Diversity and Equity: Schooling Girls and Women

Diversity and Equity: Schooling and African Americans

Diversity and Equity: Schooling and American Indians

National School Reform: The Early Cold War ERA

Liberty and Literacy Today: Contemporary Perspectives

Teaching in a Public Institution: The Professionalization Movement

Differentiated Schooling, Labor Market Preparation, and Contemporary School Reform: The Postcold

Diversity and Equity Today: Defining the Challenge

Diversity and Equity Today: Meeting the Challenge

School and Society: Teaching and Teacher Leadership in the 21st Century

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