In 1928, Republican candidate __________ became the first African American elected to the House of Representatives since 1901
A) Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.
B) W. E. B. Du Bois
C) Oscar De Priest
D) George L. White
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
What two areas of Africa were the primary sources for slaves?
A) West Africa and West Central Africa B) East Africa and North Central Africa C) South Africa and Madagascar D) North Africa and West Central Africa E) South Africa and West Africa
Why did so-called nativists resist the influx of immigrants from Europe at this time?
a. There was a strong sense of resentment of Europeans due to American involvement in the First World War. b. In general, nativist Americans tended to favor immigration from "native" Latin American countries rather than from Europe. c. European immigrants were taking a large percentage of high-paying jobs, which angered citizens of the United States. d. There was widespread concern that the influx of foreigners would deprive Americans of lower-paying but more abundant jobs. e. Scientists had proven than European peoples were genetically inferior and therefore ought to be prevented from intermingling with American people.
"White flight" from the inner cities was spurred on by the postwar policies of the federal government
Indicate whether the statement is true or false