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What mythological comparison does Du Bois use to describe a cotton field ready for harvest?
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The Labyrinth of Crete
The Apples of the Hesperides
The Golden Fleece
The Gardens of Babylon
How does Du Bois view the impact of capitalism on racial injustice?
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As a neutral force that does not affect racial dynamics
As a beneficial system that promotes equality and social mobility
As a major contributing factor to poverty, poor labor conditions, and debt among Black people
As an outdated economic system that no longer fits the modern world
Which of the following trends in African American communities does Du Bois lament as a legacy of slavery?
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The decline in the number of young people pursuing education
The easy formation and dissolution of marriages
The migration of young people to urban areas
The decrease in religious observance
What is Du Bois's purpose in discussing the individual "souls" of Black people?
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To remind readers of the humanity and potential of each Black person
To highlight the diversity within the Black community
To argue for the superiority of Black culture
To criticize the focus on collective identity over individual achievements
What paradox does the formerly enslaved man Du Bois describes point out regarding his freedom?
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He is free in name only, as economic conditions keep him in a state similar to slavery
He is legally free but feels imprisoned by the racial prejudices of society
He is free to vote but does not see any political progress for Black people
He is free to travel but has no means or resources to leave his current situation
How does Du Bois describe the impact of cotton farming on Black cotton farmers?
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As a beneficial system that rewards hard work and dedication
As an equitable system that offers fair compensation
As a traditional practice that helps maintain cultural heritage
As an exploitative system that traps them in debt and poverty
How does Du Bois explain the choice of many Black Americans to live in communities with large Black populations?
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As a preference for cultural homogeneity
As a strategy to achieve economic prosperity
As a means of finding greater safety despite economic limitations
As an unwillingness to integrate into broader society
How does Du Bois relate the fears of White employers to the broader construction of racism?
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By showing that these fears are based on economic rationality
By explaining that these fears are a natural response to cultural differences
By suggesting that these fears are justified based on past events
By indicating that the fears are irrational and rooted in historical prejudices
How does Du Bois categorize the socioeconomic classes among Black people in the South?
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By their level of education and access to resources
According to their method of renting land and their ownership status
Based on their geographical location within the South
Through their participation in the political system
What issue does Du Bois highlight regarding the economic development of rural Black communities?
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The trend of moving to the North and to cities upon achieving financial security
The trend of moving to the North and to cities upon achieving financial security
The lack of investment in rural areas by the government
The high taxation rates on Black-owned land
