Civil rights/Texas leaders flashcard

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How do the actions of Hector P. Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?

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His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.

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Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?

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Barbara Jordan

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Which Texan leader is described by the information in the box?

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Raymond L. Telles

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Texas citizens have rights and responsibilities. There are also laws that protect rights and some laws that support responsibilities. Which of the following is a requirement of Texas citizens – a responsibility required by law? To enlist in the military, To serve on a jury, To register to vote, To have a job

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To serve on a jury

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Before the election of​ (a)___________ as Governor, Texas had been primarily a (b) ___________Party state since (c)_______________

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Bill Clements, Democratic, Reconstruction

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The Hispanic Civil Rights movement was fought in Texas by which of the following key leaders?

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Hector P. Garcia

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Civil Rights Act

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What was the purpose of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)?

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To promote the civil rights of persons of Mexican descent

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Which of these is the best summary for the Civil Rights movement?

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an effort to end racial discrimination and segregation

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Which of these gives the best description of Hector P. Garcia? Options: civil rights worker who created CORE [the Congress of Racial Equality] and started the "Freedom Rides", first Mexican-American to be elected to the U.S. Congress, Mexican-American WWII veteran who established the "G.I. Forum", leader of the Houston chapter of the NAACP

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Mexican-American WWII veteran who established the "G.I. Forum"