Which of the Following Statements Does Not Accurately Describe Black

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe Black Americans in the early 20^th century?

• A) Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois were key black leaders.
• B) Lynchings were quite common, with anywhere from 50 to 70 occurring each year.
• C) Most Progressives believed that improving Black American rights should be a high priority.
• D) Black Americans typically could not vote.
• E) William Lloyd Garrison led a campaign against lynchings.

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Definitions:

Economic Inequality

The disparate allocation of money, resources, and chances for advancement among different people or communities in a society.

Northeast

A geographical region of the United States that includes states in the upper part of the country, characterized by distinct seasons, a diverse economy, and a dense population.

Rise of the West

typically discusses the historical ascendancy of Western Europe and later North America, in terms of economic, political, and cultural influence globally starting around the 15th century.

Nativism

The political policy of promoting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants, including advocating for restrictions on immigration.