Inter-war Flashcards
How many African Americans served in WW1
350000
Name a notable African American regiment in WW1 ad why they were notable
Harlem Hellfighters, received french gallantry medals
How many members did the second Klan have at its peak in 1924-25
6 million
What helped the KKK’s resurgence
‘Birth of a Nation’
Which notable figure arrived in the USA in 1916
Marcys Garvey and he brought the UNIA
How many lynching took place in Phillip’s country Arkansas from 1877-1950
243
What were Marcus Garvey’s key beliefs
Pan-Africanism, racial pride
When were the Chicago race riots and what does it show
July 1919 (in the ‘red summer’), showed northern attitudes towards blacks; fear of AAs taking jobs and encroaching on their society. 38 died)
What began in 1920 that started improving situation for AAs
The Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz age
How many NAACP members were there in 1930
50000
When was the new deal
1933
What percent of whites compared to black were on relief from the new deal
10% of white, 30% of blacks
When was Moore V Dempsey and why was it significant
1923, and it was a major victory for the NAACP, asserted that mob dominated trials obstructed due process
What did Jesse Owens do in 1936
Win 4 gold medals at the Berlin olympics
How much money was spent on white schools vs black schools in the south in 1930
$7 vs $2
