George Wallace on Segregation, 1964
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- Q1What did Wallace realize in 1962?the power of integrationthe power of race as a political toolthe negative aspects of segregationthat he should run for governor again120s
- Q2How does George Wallace try to persuade Ms. Martin that he has done more for the Negroes of Alabama than any other individual?He compares the living conditions of Negroes in Alabama in the 1960s with the living conditions of Negroes in Alabama in the 1950s.He lists bills and programs he has sponsored in support of Negroes.He compares the work he has done to help Negroes with the work of other governors.He quotes Negroes that have praised Wallace for his contributions to their community.120s
- Q3The author of the text about George Wallace's letter believes Wallace is not truthful in his letter about the racial conflicts in Alabama. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?"Wallace asserted that ' I personally have done more for the Negroes of the State of Alabama than any other individual,' citing job creation and the salaries of black teachers in Alabama. He rationalized segregation as 'best for both races,' writing that 'they each prefer their own pattern of society, their own churches and their own schools.'""The sentiments expressed in Wallace's reply stand in stark contrast to the reality of race relations in Alabama during his time as governor. Between the time of Wallace's inauguration and his correspondence with Martin, Alabama had seen the bombings in Birmingham as well as Wallace's face-off with federal forces over the integration of the University of Alabama.""in 1958, George Wallace ran against John Patterson in his first gubernatorial race. In that Alabama election, Wallace refused to make race an issue, and he declined the endorsement of the Ku Klux Klan. This move won Wallace the support of the NAACP."Wallace assured Martin that Alabamans were satisfied with society as it was and that the only 'major friction' was created by 'outside agitators.'"120s
- Q4Based on information in the text, how would the author of the text about George Wallace's letter best describe race relations in Alabama during Wallace's term as governor?tensepeacefulprogressivemysterious120s
- Q5What is the text mostly about?George Wallace's views on race relations in Alabamathe evolution of the Civil Rights Movement in AlabamaGeorge Wallace's skill as a politiciansegregation in Alabama120s
- Q6Read these sentences from the text: "We have never had a problem in the South except in a few very isolated instances and these have been the result of outside agitators.' Wallace assured Martin that Alabamans were satisfied with society as it was and that they only 'major friction' was created by 'outside agitators.'"non-Southerners who create conflict or incite controversySoutherners who support segregationSoutherners who make peace or mediatenon-Southerners who oppose integration120s
- Q7Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. _______ conflict over race and civil rights continued to grow, Wallace wrote Martin that "we have never had a problem in the South except in a few very isolated instances and these have been the result of outside agitators."AlthoughConsequentlyHoweverInstead120s