Wilmington's Lie by David Zucchino
- 1. Wilmington's Lie by David Zucchino is a compelling and meticulously researched narrative that delves into the complex history of Wilmington, North Carolina, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the 1898 coup d'état, where white supremacists violently overthrew a legitimately elected biracial government. Zucchino skillfully intertwines personal stories, historical accounts, and rich context to illuminate how this violent insurrection not only decimated the thriving African American community in Wilmington but also set a precedent for racial terror and disenfranchisement across the South. He employs a narrative style that brings to life the individuals—both victims and perpetrators—whose lives were inexorably altered by these events. Through vivid storytelling, Zucchino challenges readers to confront the dark legacy of racial injustice in America and sparks essential conversations about memory, heritage, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
What is the central event chronicled in 'Wilmington's Lie'?
A) The 1920s Wilmington economic boom
B) The 1898 Wilmington coup and massacre
C) The Civil War battle of Wilmington
D) The founding of Wilmington colony
- 2. What was the primary motivation behind the 1898 violence in Wilmington?
A) To demand women's suffrage
B) To support labor union strikes
C) To overthrow biracial Fusionist government
D) To protest federal tax policies
- 3. Which newspaper was destroyed during the Wilmington violence?
A) The Southern Herald
B) The Daily Record
C) The Carolina Times
D) The Wilmington Chronicle
- 4. Who was the African American newspaper editor targeted in the violence?
A) Frederick Douglass
B) W.E.B. Du Bois
C) Booker T. Washington
D) Alexander Manly
- 5. What year did the Wilmington coup occur?
A) 1865
B) 1912
C) 1905
D) 1898
- 6. What happened to the elected officials removed during the coup?
A) Executed publicly
B) Arrested and imprisoned
C) Given new government positions
D) Forced to flee the city
- 7. What was Alexander Manly's editorial about that sparked outrage?
A) Voting rights
B) Economic inequality
C) Education reform
D) Interracial relationships
- 8. What happened to black-owned businesses after the coup?
A) They flourished
B) They were bought out fairly
C) Many were destroyed or stolen
D) They were protected
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