Unit 12 - Civil Rights and Conservatism

Unit 12 - Civil Rights and Conservatism

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which decade did Texas elect its first Republican governor since Reconstruction marking the move to conservatism in the state?

Back

1970's

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?

Back

Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown below?

Back

A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during WWII. She was appointed first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The second woman to hold a cabinet post.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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?

Back

Barbara Jordon

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?

Back

James Farmer, Jr.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The post WW II struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union for power and influence; the struggle did not involve direct fighting between those two superpowers.

Back

Cold War

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