Which of the following statements about black Americans’ electoral power in the 50s and 60s is LEAST accurate?
a. In some northern states and cities, black voters represented a significant electoral bloc which could swing close elections.
b. Despite the gains they made in state offices and appointed positions, African Americans failed to win any seats in the U.S. Congress.
c. Several dozen black politicians served in northern state legislatures during this period, but none served in southern ones.
d. African Americans were appointed to a number of prominent federal positions during this period, including solicitor general and circuit court judge.
b. Despite the gains they made in state offices and appointed positions, African Americans failed to win any seats in the U.S. Congress.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Financially, American grain and cotton farmers suffered severely from
a. the instability of American currency. b. excessively low rates on loans to purchase farm equipment. c. deflation of the currency and a static money supply. d. railroad land sales and loans to immigrant farmers. e. excessive rates charged by farm auctioneers.
What was the Underground Railroad?
A) a train line that many white southerners used when hunting for escaped slaves B) a formal, nonprofit organization that helped return fugitive slaves to their masters C) a formal, nonprofit organization that helped fugitive slaves escape to Mexico D) an informal network of people that helped return fugitive slaves to their masters E) an informal network of people that helped fugitive slaves make their way to the North
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A) Donald Trump B) Newt Gingrich C) Ross Perot D) Al Gore