Changing Portrayal of Civil Rights Issues in Fiction and Film (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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By 1850, what made the USA's literacy rate significant for civil rights discussions?
By 1850, what made the USA's literacy rate significant for civil rights discussions?
Majority of adult whites could read & write
What did 'peculiar institution' mean when describing slavery & segregation?
What did 'peculiar institution' mean when describing slavery & segregation?
Unique or distinctive to the South
When was Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe published?
When was Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe published?
1852
How did urban segregation develop in the 20th century?
How did urban segregation develop in the 20th century?
Whites in suburbs, blacks in inner-city
Which was a positive impact of media on civil rights?
Which was a positive impact of media on civil rights?
Challenged racist stereotypes
Which was a negative impact of media on civil rights?
Which was a negative impact of media on civil rights?
Reinforced harmful racial stereotypes
What advantage did film & TV have over literature?
What advantage did film & TV have over literature?
Showed rather than just described lives
What role did Hollywood play in 20th century?
What role did Hollywood play in 20th century?
Dominated world cinema
What achievement did the film In the Heat of the Night receive in 1967?
What achievement did the film In the Heat of the Night receive in 1967?
Won Best Picture Oscar
Which three forms of media shaped civil rights perceptions from 1850-2009?
Which three forms of media shaped civil rights perceptions from 1850-2009?
Literature, film & television