Race & Ethnicity And Inequality In The United States

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Race & Ethnicity And Inequality In The United States - Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of race & ethnicity as it pertains to history of the United States.

Questions and Answers

1.

What was the first African slave rebellion called?
- A.
  
  Angolian Rebellion
- B.
  
  Stono Rebellion
- C.
  
  Free Africans Rebellion
- D.
  
  National African Revolution
Correct Answer
B. Stono Rebellion

Explanation
The correct answer is the Stono Rebellion. The Stono Rebellion was the first recorded slave rebellion in North American history. It took place in 1739 in South Carolina, when a group of enslaved Africans rose up against their captors. The rebellion was led by a man named Jemmy, who gathered a group of about 20 enslaved Africans and killed several white colonists. Although the rebellion was ultimately suppressed, it had a significant impact on the slaveholding colonies and led to stricter slave codes and restrictions on enslaved people.

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2.

Who led the largest slave rebellion in 1831?
- A.
  
  Marcus Garvey
- B.
  
  Martin Luther King Sr.
- C.
  
  Abraham Lincoln
- D.
  
  Nat Turner
Correct Answer
D. Nat Turner

Explanation
Nat Turner is the correct answer because he led the largest slave rebellion in 1831. Turner was an enslaved African American who organized and led a group of slaves in a rebellion against their white oppressors in Southampton County, Virginia. The rebellion resulted in the deaths of around 60 white people and led to a wave of fear and violence against slaves in the region. Turner's rebellion is considered one of the most significant slave uprisings in American history.

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3.

In 1942, Franklin Delano Roosevelt sign what executive order forcing 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps?
- A.
  
  Executive Order 9066
- B.
  
  Executive Order Pearl Harbor
- C.
  
  Executive Order Free Society
- D.
  
  Executive Order World War II
Correct Answer
A. Executive Order 9066

Explanation
In 1942, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which forced 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps. This order was a response to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the fear of potential espionage and sabotage by Japanese Americans. The order authorized the military to remove individuals of Japanese ancestry from designated military zones and relocate them to internment camps. This action was later recognized as a grave violation of civil liberties and a result of racial prejudice and fear during World War II.

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4.

Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in a hopes to provide fairness for migrant farm workers. Who was the other person to founded the UFW?
- A.
  
  Phillip Vera Cruz
- B.
  
  Father Juan San Pedro
- C.
  
  Fred Ross
- D.
  
  Dolores Huerta
Correct Answer
D. Dolores Huerta

Explanation
Dolores Huerta is the correct answer because she co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) along with Cesar Chavez. Together, they worked towards achieving fair treatment and better working conditions for migrant farm workers. Huerta played a crucial role in organizing labor strikes and advocating for the rights of farm workers, making her an important figure in the UFW's history.

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Who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California?
- A.
  
  Harvey Milk
- B.
  
  Dan White
- C.
  
  George Moscone
- D.
  
  John Briggs
Correct Answer
A. Harvey Milk

Explanation
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. He was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Milk was a prominent gay rights activist and his election was seen as a significant milestone for the LGBTQ+ community. He fought for equality and representation, and his assassination in 1978 further highlighted the challenges faced by the community. Milk's election and activism paved the way for greater acceptance and rights for LGBTQ+ individuals in California and beyond.

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Race & Ethnicity And Inequality In The United States

What was the first African slave rebellion called?

Who led the largest slave rebellion in 1831?

In 1942, Franklin Delano Roosevelt sign what executive order forcing 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps?

Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) in a hopes to provide fairness for migrant farm workers. Who was the other person to founded the UFW?

Who was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California?