Final Exam Study Guide: The American South

Summary

The American South is the setting for a range of political, economic and social changes. Students learn about people, events and movements that shaped the region from the early 20th century to the 1960s.

Progressivism and social issues

The South faced many problems in the early 20th century. People like Kate Barnard worked to address poverty and illiteracy. The Rockefeller Foundation funded efforts to combat hookworm disease. The National Child Labor Committee aimed to reduce child labor in southern industries.

Economic and political developments

The South's economy and politics changed significantly. The Fair Labor Standards Act set new rules for work. The 'Conservative Manifesto' outlined a political agenda. The South's cotton industry boomed during World War II. The tourist industry grew as transportation improved.

Civil rights and racial issues

Racial tensions and civil rights struggles were prominent. The Selma campaign and the Black Power movement challenged racial injustice. The Sweatt decision and the Gaines case were important legal cases. The Christian Coalition promoted conservative religious values.

Key figures and events

Huey Long was a prominent politician from Louisiana. The 1927 Mississippi Flood was a major disaster. The Tulsa Race Riot was a violent event. Ella Baker and Herman Talmadge are notable figures.

Key terms

Progressivism

A movement addressing social and political issues in the early 20th century.

Hookworm Campaign

An effort to combat hookworm disease, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Fair Labor Standards Act

Legislation setting maximum hours, minimum wages, and banning child labor.

Black Power movement

A movement advocating for black control of the civil rights struggle and radical change.

Christian Coalition

A religious right movement promoting conservative values and opposing liberalism.

Separate but equal

A legal doctrine allowing racial segregation as long as facilities were equal.

Questions this document helps with

• What were the main goals of the Progressivism movement in the South?
• How did the Fair Labor Standards Act affect workers in the South?
• What were the key events and figures in the civil rights struggle in the South?

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