Some Feel That Blacks Became Apathetic and Content After Receiving

question 24

Multiple Choice

Some feel that blacks became apathetic and content after receiving the right to vote. What evidence do we have that this statement is not true?

• A) Blacks initiated sit-ins, labor strikes, and other unrest to protest unfair conditions.
• B) Black intellectuals began writing on the subject of racial harmony and peace.
• C) Black folk tales and other cultural developments began to grow stronger.
• D) None-Most historians think this is what happened to blacks after the Fifteenth Amendment passed, and why it took so long for blacks to gain their rights.

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Definitions:

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of equality within a workforce.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort or distress due to holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Intergroup Aggression

Aggressive behavior that occurs between different social groups, driven by cultural, racial, or ethnic differences, often fueled by stereotypes and prejudice.

Scapegoating

Scapegoating describes the act of blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes that they did not cause, often as a way of deflecting attention or responsibility.