VUS. 13 flashcard review

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Which court case said public schools must desegregate?

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Brown V. Board of Education

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What was Virginia's response to the Brown v. Board ruling?

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Massive Resistance

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Virginia's massive resistance included all of the following except: White flight, Public school closings, Private academies opened, Extra taxes

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Extra taxes

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What is the pro-black organization that worked to end segregation?

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NAACP

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What speech was given at the 1963 March on Washington that led to support for civil rights?

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I have a dream

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What president signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act?

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Johnson

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The 1964 Civil Rights Act did what? Outlawed literacy tests, Created the NAACP, Desegregated public accommodations

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Desegregated public accommodations

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Who was the first American female astronaut to travel into space?

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Sally Ride

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How did the political philosophy of President Reagan impact the federal government? Options: The number of federal government programs were reduced, The federal government reduced the power of state governments, The number of federal government programs increased, The federal government increased regulations on businesses

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The number of federal government programs were reduced

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What has been a major goal of the Republican Party since the 1980s?

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Give more responsibility to state governments