How the Word Is Passed - Blandford Cemetery Quiz

What does Smith say about the relationship between the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Ku Klux Klan?

Question Answer Choices They were primarily focused on educational advancements. They were all founded during the American Revolution. Their origins are rooted in economic reforms. Their origins cannot be separated from the systematic oppression of Black people.

What historical event do attendees at the Memorial Day event at Blandford Cemetery prefer to refer to as 'The War of Northern Aggression'?

Question Answer Choices The War of 1812 The Civil War World War I The American Revolution

What is one of the main tensions Smith identifies when presenting a tour of Blandford Cemetery?

Question Answer Choices Reconciling the site’s ties to Confederate ideology with the modern landscape of civil rights. Discussing the economic impact of the cemetery on the local community. Highlighting the botanical diversity of the cemetery grounds. Explaining the architectural significance of the cemetery.

What does Smith say about the commemoration of Confederate generals and statesmen?

Question Answer Choices It must be seen as an implicit acquiescence to the validity of the Confederate cause. It is a way to promote modern political agendas. It should be viewed as a purely historical exercise. It helps to highlight economic advancements.

What does Smith say about the way the narrative of the Civil War has been reshaped?

Question Answer Choices It was influenced by foreign historians. It is a result of a methodical campaign by Confederate veterans. It was driven by economic interests in the North. It was reshaped by the descendants of Union soldiers.

What does Smith grapple with in the second half of the chapter?

Question Answer Choices How the narrative of the Civil War has been shaped and reshaped through the centuries. The military strategies used during the Civil War. The economic impact of the Civil War on the South. The role of foreign nations in the Civil War.

What does Smith say about the way the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy publicly position themselves today?

Question Answer Choices They publicly denounce the concept of white supremacy and extremist organizations. They support the idea of Southern independence. They promote the idea that the Civil War was solely about states' rights. They advocate for the return of Confederate symbols in public spaces.

What does Smith note about the historical narrative of the Civil War among the Southern white population?

Question Answer Choices It helps them understand the economic impact of the war. It leads them to advocate for the removal of Confederate monuments. It allows them to commemorate their ancestors while side-stepping the racial aspects of their legacy. It encourages them to seek reparations for war damages.

What does Smith examine about the commemoration of one’s family ancestry in this chapter?

Question Answer Choices To what degree it can be separated from the larger historical narrative. The role of family ancestry in shaping national identity. How it can be celebrated through modern events. The economic impact of such commemorations.

What major event does Smith attend at Blandford Cemetery in the second half of the chapter?

Question Answer Choices A historical lecture series. A Confederate artifact exhibition. The Sons of Confederate Veterans Commemoration Celebration on Memorial Day. A Civil War reenactment event.