In the early twentieth century, sociologist W.E.B. Du Bois explored

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In the early twentieth century, sociologist W.E.B. Du Bois explored the varied forces shaping African American communities during the Great Migration. In some earlier studies, while economic opportunity was noted as a significant factor in attracting southern migrants to northern cities, Du Bois also noted the contributions of religious institutions, educational efforts, and mutual aid networks in fostering resilience and identity. His analysis suggested that these elements collectively influenced the formation and stability of Black urban communities.

Subsequent historical studies have examined the intricate roles played by Black churches and fraternal organizations such as the Prince Hall Masons, emphasizing their broader significance beyond immediate economic pursuits. Churches often extended their influence into social services, education, and political advocacy, while fraternal groups mobilized resources to support both individual and communal progress. In certain urban areas, these institutions operated in conjunction with emerging economic ventures, reflecting overlapping spheres of activity that shaped the social landscape.

Although the economic success of Black entrepreneurs has frequently been highlighted in narratives of this period, the extent to which these efforts alone account for broader community development remains open to interpretation. By the 1920s, urban Black churches and affiliated organizations had taken active roles in local initiatives, yet the degree of their influence relative to economic drivers varied across regions. The relationships among social, cultural, and economic forces during this time resist simple categorization, revealing patterns that continue to be examined from multiple perspectives.
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 1. The author of the passage mentions fraternal organizations such as the Prince Hall Masons primarily in order to

A. highlight the economic role of Black-owned businesses in urban African American communities during the Great Migration
B. support W.E.B. Du Bois' claim that economic opportunities were a significant factor in attracting Black communities to northern cities
C. demonstrate the influence of fraternal groups in African American social services, education, and politics.
D. provide an example of how economic ventures during the Great Migration relied on partnerships with religious institutions.
E. underscore the significance of informal networks in fostering resilience and mutual support within African American communities.

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 2. Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred about the relationship between Black entrepreneurs and communal institutions during the Great Migration?

A. Black entrepreneurs often relied on churches and fraternal organizations to secure financial support for their ventures.
B. The success of Black entrepreneurs was largely unaffected by the social and cultural contributions of communal institutions.
C. Economic ventures could sometimes be intertwined with the activities of churches and fraternal organizations.
D. Fraternal organizations focused primarily on supporting individual entrepreneurs in their emerging economic ventures.
E. Communal institutions primarily operated to support Black entrepreneurs in southern rural areas.

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 3. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. create a timeline of the contributions of different communal institutions to African American communities during the Great Migration.
B. evaluate the relative importance of economic and social factors in the development of African American urban communities.
C. challenge the emphasis placed on economic self-sufficiency in certain historical narratives of the Great Migration.
D. highlight the role of religious and fraternal organizations in shaping African American communities after the Great Migration.
E. illustrate how African American migration patterns were influenced by economic opportunities in northern cities.

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Whoisdmx15 · Answer

1. The author of the passage mentions fraternal organizations such as the Prince Hall Masons primarily in order to

A. highlight the economic role of Black-owned businesses in urban African American communities during the Great Migration  Eliminated  economic role of Black-owned businesses has not been discussed.
B. support W.E.B. Du Bois' claim that economic opportunities were a significant factor in attracting Black communities to northern cities  Eliminated  W.E.B. Du Bois' claim was opposite to the stated one
C.  demonstrate the influence of fraternal groups in African American social services, education, and politics .  Suitable  Can be inferred from " organizations such as the Prince Hall Masons, emphasizing their broader significance beyond immediate economic pursuits. Churches often extended their influence into social services, education, and political advocacy "
D. provide an example of how economic ventures during the Great Migration relied on partnerships with religious institutions.  Eliminated  Although true but example has not been cited for this.
E. underscore the significance of informal networks in fostering resilience and mutual support within African American communities.  Eliminated  Out of context

2. Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred about the relationship between Black entrepreneurs and communal institutions during the Great Migration?

A. Black entrepreneurs often relied on churches and fraternal organizations to secure financial support for their ventures.  Eliminated 
B. The success of Black entrepreneurs was largely unaffected by the social and cultural contributions of communal institutions.  Eliminated 
C.  Economic ventures could sometimes be intertwined with the activities of churches and fraternal organizations .  Suitable  Can be inferred from " Churches often extended their influence into social services, education, and political advocacy, while fraternal groups mobilized resources to support both individual and communal progress. In certain urban areas, these institutions operated in conjunction with emerging economic ventures "
D. Fraternal organizations focused primarily on supporting individual entrepreneurs in their emerging economic ventures.  Eliminated 
E. Communal institutions primarily operated to support Black entrepreneurs in southern rural areas.  Eliminated

3. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. create a timeline of the contributions of different communal institutions to African American communities during the Great Migration.  Eliminated  No timelines have been referred to
B. evaluate the relative importance of economic and social factors in the development of African American urban communities.  Eliminated  No relative comparison of social and economic factors present.
C. challenge the emphasis placed on economic self-sufficiency in certain historical narratives of the Great Migration.  Eliminated  No challenge presented in the passage
D.  highlight the role of religious and fraternal organizations in shaping African American communities after the Great Migration .  Suitable 
E. illustrate how African American migration patterns were influenced by economic opportunities in northern cities.  Eliminated  The passage is not only about economic opportunities in Northern cities.

Bunuel · Answer

Official Solution:

1. The author of the passage mentions fraternal organizations such as the Prince Hall Masons primarily in order to

A. highlight the economic role of Black-owned businesses in urban African American communities during the Great Migration
B. support W.E.B. Du Bois' claim that economic opportunities were a significant factor in attracting Black communities to northern cities
C. demonstrate the influence of fraternal groups in African American social services, education, and politics.
D. provide an example of how economic ventures during the Great Migration relied on partnerships with religious institutions.
E. underscore the significance of informal networks in fostering resilience and mutual support within African American communities.

A is incorrect. The passage mentions economic factors, but the reference to fraternal organizations focuses on their role in social services and mutual aid, not business ventures.

B is incorrect. This option misrepresents Du Bois' perspective. Du Bois emphasized the complex interplay of social, cultural, and economic forces, rather than attributing community formation primarily to economic opportunities.

C is incorrect. The passage attributes the roles in social services, education, and politics primarily to churches, not fraternal organizations. Fraternal groups are described as supporting communal and individual progress through mutual aid.

D is incorrect. Although the passage notes collaboration between fraternal organizations and churches, it does not suggest that economic ventures relied on these partners hips. This option distorts the relationship described. 
  
E  is correct. The passage highlights how fraternal organizations fostered mutual support and resilience, which aligns with the idea that informal networks played a key role in strengthening African American communities.

2. Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred about the relationship between Black entrepreneurs and communal institutions during the Great Migration?

A. Black entrepreneurs often relied on churches and fraternal organizations to secure financial support for their ventures.
B. The success of Black entrepreneurs was largely unaffected by the social and cultural contributions of communal institutions.
C. Economic ventures could sometimes be intertwined with the activities of churches and fraternal organizations.
D. Fraternal organizations focused primarily on supporting individual entrepreneurs in their emerging economic ventures.
E. Communal institutions primarily operated to support Black entrepreneurs in southern rural areas.

A is incorrect. The passage mentions collaboration and overlapping spheres of activity but does not specifically state that Black entrepreneurs relied on churches and fraternal organizations for financial support.

B is incorrect. The passage suggests the opposite—that social, cultural, and economic forces were interlinked, making it unlikely that economic success occurred in isolation from communal contributions.
  
C  is correct. The passage notes that in some urban areas, communal institutions like churches and fraternal organizations “operated in conjunction with emerging economic ventures,” indicating overlap and interaction between economic and communal efforts.

D is incorrect. The passage highlights that fraternal organizations supported both communal and individual progress, but there is no evidence that their primary focus was on individual entrepreneurs or economic ventures alone.

E is incorrect. The passage explicitly focuses on urban areas during the Great Migration, not southern rural areas, making this option factually inaccurate.

3. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. create a timeline of the contributions of different communal institutions to African American communities during the Great Migration.
B. evaluate the relative importance of economic and social factors in the development of African American urban communities.
C. challenge the emphasis placed on economic self-sufficiency in certain historical narratives of the Great Migration.
D. highlight the role of religious and fraternal organizations in shaping African American communities after the Great Migration.
E. illustrate how African American migration patterns were influenced by economic opportunities in northern cities.

A is incorrect. While the passage discusses contributions from communal institutions, it does not aim to create a timeline of their efforts but rather explores their roles in a broader context.

B  is correct. The passage evaluates the importance of economic and social factors, suggesting that historical narratives often overemphasize economic self-sufficiency at the expense of broader communal contributions.

C  is incorrect. The passage highlights the complexity of community development, it does not directly  challenge  a misconception but instead  explores multiple contributing factors.

D is incorrect. The focus is on the Great Migration period, not the time following it.

E is incorrect. While economic opportunities are mentioned, the passage primarily addresses the social and communal dynamics shaping urban Black communities rather than migration patterns themselves.

Whoisdmx15 · Answer

Bunuel  I think different answers are showing to be correct/wrong than as indicated in the solution below. Please look into it.

Bunuel · Answer

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Fixed the OA's. Thank you!

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