Civil Rights Movement

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What was one way the decision described in this passage affected the United States in the first half of the 20th century?

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Minorities were not allowed to attend schools with whites.

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Which method for achieving civil rights is most associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.?

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Using peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience.

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During the Civil Rights movement, how did the Black Panther Party's tactics differ from those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

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The use of armed resistance if necessary

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Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement?

• An increase in respect for suburban housewives.
• Increased political participation by minority groups.
• Increased migration to rural areas.

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Increased political participation by minority groups.

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How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to changes in voter participation?

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Helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

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This confrontation centered around--

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Resistance by state government to follow the desegregation ruling of Brown v. Board of Education.

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What did the federal government do to address the social injustice shown in the photograph?

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Passed civil rights legislation banning segregation in public places.

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How did the GI Bill affect the United States during the 1950s?

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Educational benefits included in the act helped military veterans to attend college.

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How did the U.S. respond to the launch of Sputnik I (space satellite) in 1957 by the Soviet Union?

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By increasing funding for math and science education to advance in space.

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Why did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?

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To stop the spread of communism.