Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II

Blackmon frequently challenges assumed ideas and theories about the past. What is a commonly held misconception that he dismantles, and how does he refute this idea? Use 2-4 specific examples to support your argument.

One of Blackmon’s core arguments is that the lack of progress for African Americans and their re-enslavement was the result of several, individual decisions. How does he support this claim? Use 2-4 specific examples.

Define “white mythology” in your own terms and discuss the role it plays in race relations during the post-Civil War era. Use 2-4 specific examples.

Describe how the different generations of the Black Cottingham family, including the Cottinhams and Cottenhams, showcases the county’s evolution (and devolution) on matters of slavery, race relations, and equal rights for African Americans. Pick 2-3 specific characters to illustrate your point.

In the book’s final chapters, Blackmon asks: “What responsibility do we have to acknowledge and address the wrongs of the past?” Name two different corporations and/or characters discussed in the book and compare/contrast how they might answer the question. Use 2-4 specific examples/quotes.

Blackmon juggles the perspectives of characters who often hold opposing views on the same topic. Pick two characters and describe their conflicting views on a specific situation or topic. What does the difference say about the state of race relations in the US (or the South specifically)? Cite 2-4 specific quotes.

How do white Southerners use the legal and judicial systems to uphold (or even advance) neo-slavery in the South? Cite 2-4 specific court cases, laws, and/or rulings.

Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt formed an important professional relationship. How did it shape race relations for generations to come? Use 2-4 specific examples.