Question 1 | HSBC-Mia-Bay-Travel-Guides

Question 1 | HSBC-Mia-Bay-Travel-Guides

Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates how the creation and widespread use of travel guides like the Green Book reflected broader strategies of resistance and community-building among Black travelers in response to Jim Crow?

Answer

The Green Book and similar guides allowed Black travelers to avoid segregated spaces but did not significantly contribute to broader strategies of resistance.

Travel guides like the Green Book were primarily focused on helping Black travelers find affordable lodging and did not play a role in resisting segregation.

These guides helped Black travelers build networks of support, resist racial exclusion, and navigate segregation, reflecting a broader strategy of resilience and community-building.

The creation of these guides reflected the government’s response to help Black travelers navigate segregation, rather than community-driven efforts.