Author Question: What was the ultimate result of the Dyer anti-lynching bill? A) It was the first piece of ... (Read 32 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

What was the ultimate result of the Dyer anti-lynching bill?

A) It was the first piece of legislation to make lynching a federal crime, and lynchings greatly declined after this law was instituted.
B) It was very unpopular and it was never allowed to be discussed in the House.
C) Although the NAACP gained publicity for the anti-lynching crusade, the bill ultimately failed.
D) Although it passed, it was a very weak law and had no effect on slowing the tide of lynching.

Question 2

What is the connection between black radicalism in the U.S. and the Caribbean during the 1920s?

A) Black radicalism made no gains in the U.S. during the era.
B) Black radicalism disappeared because of police action against activists.
C) Some black radicals in the U.S., such as Marcus Garvey, were from Jamaica.
D) Some black radicals in the U.S. were banished to various Caribbean islands.