STAAR US History Questions: Civil Rights (Updated)

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How did the event in this headline impact the Civil Rights movement?

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The movement lost an important national leader.

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What was the goal of the protests depicted on this map?

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To challenge the federal government to enforce Supreme Court rulings against discrimination in interstate transportation.

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Which organizations correctly complete this table?

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Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order? A lack of funding for veteran pensions. Declining enlistment rates during peacetime. Discrimination against minority service members. A desire to repeal the draft.

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Discrimination against minority service members.

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President Eisenhower exercised his federal authority in an effort to —

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Enforce a ruling to desegregate public schools.

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How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?

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It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

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Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement? Options: An increase in respect for suburban housewives. Increased political participation by minority groups. The revitalization of inner cities. Increased migration to rural areas.

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Increased political participation by minority groups.

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How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

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By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas.

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This confrontation centered around —

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Resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

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Which earlier protest was most similar to the one described above? Options: The gathering of disillusioned youth at Woodstock. The burning of draft cards by opponents of the Vietnam War. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The labor demonstrations during the Pullman strike.

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.