Civil Rights Era

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What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama boycotted the buses until buses were desegregated because Rosa Parks was arrested for not moving to the back of a bus.

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What were the defining characteristics of Civil Rights?

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Increased participation of minorities in the political process, Protests, Boycotts, Marches, Desegregation, Integration, Struggle for equality, due process strengthened.

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During which event did Eisenhower send troops to Arkansas in order to desegregate a high school?

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Little Rock Nine

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What acts of protest during the Civil Rights Movement encouraged the government to expand political and economic opportunities for minority citizens? Options: March on Washington, Freedom Rides, Greensboro Sit-In, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Black Panthers, Mass Support Demonstrations, Little Rock Nine

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March on Washington, Freedom Rides, Greensboro Sit-In, Montgomery Bus Boycott

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What group/individuals sought to improve the treatment of migrant workers through boycotts and strikes?

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United Farm Workers Union, Dolores Huerta & Cesar Chavez

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What event challenged the federal government to enforce the Supreme Court rulings against discrimination in interstate transportation? Options: Sit-in, Boycotts, Freedom Rides, March on Washington

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Freedom Rides

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This program created by Lyndon Johnson introduced programs like Head Start, HUD, Medicare, Food Stamps to reduce poverty and improve everyone’s quality of life-

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Great Society

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The man known for advocating for non-vilent protests, civil disobedience against unjust laws, and speeches of wanting ALL Americans to live together

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Martin Luther King Jr

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Breaking the law or creating a disturbance in a non-violent way to gain attention of its unjust nature is known as...

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Civil Disobedience

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The group NOW (National Organization for Women) and Betty Friedan fought against ___________.

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gender discrimination