Decker Unit 10 Content Slides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main goal of the NAACP during the Civil Rights Era?

• To promote segregation in schools

• To fight for the end of segregation and overturn discriminatory laws

• To support only economic advancement for all Americans

• To create new political parties

Open Ended

Why do you think civil rights movements have played a significant role in shaping contemporary society?

Multiple Choice

What was the main outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case in 1954?

• Segregated schools were ruled unequal and must desegregate.

• Schools remained segregated by law.

• Only Virginia schools were affected.

• The case was dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Multiple Select

Which of the following individuals were key figures in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• Barbara Johns

• Thurgood Marshall

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Earl Warren

Fill in the Blank

The mentality adopted by many Virginia public school systems in response to desegregation was called 'Massive

.'

Open Ended

How did Virginia respond to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, and what were the consequences for public education in Prince Edward County?

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963 for the Civil Rights Movement?

• It inspired support for Civil Rights legislation and demonstrated the power of non-violent mass protest.

• It was a violent protest that led to new laws.

• It was only attended by a few people.

• It had no impact on Civil Rights legislation.

Multiple Choice

Which major law passed in 1964 prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, and national origin?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• American with Disabilities Act of 1973

• Fair Housing Act

Open Ended

Explain how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 worked together to advance civil rights in the United States.

Multiple Choice

How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact African American voters in the United States?

• It increased the number of African American voters.

• It decreased the number of African American voters.

• It had no effect on voter registration.

• It only applied to northern states.

Fill in the Blank

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of

in federal programs and by recipients of federal financial assistance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were leaders of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Thurgood Marshall

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe one way in which the expansion of the middle class after World War II changed the culture of the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major result of the development of the Interstate Highway System in the United States?

• It helped open travel throughout the country.

• It restricted travel between states.

• It led to the decline of automobile use.

• It was completed before World War II.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were initiatives introduced as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's 'Great Society' plan?

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• Economic Opportunity Act

• Interstate Highway System

Open Ended

How did the Immigration Act of 1965 change the demographic makeup of the United States, and what were the primary reasons for immigration during this period?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a contribution of immigrants to the United States as shown in the slide?

• Diversity in music and arts

• Roles in the labor force

• Achievements in science and engineering

• Establishment of the Interstate Highway System

Fill in the Blank

United States astronaut

was the first American to orbit earth.

Multiple Choice

Who was the first person to step foot on the moon's surface in 1969?

• Neil Armstrong

• John Glenn

• Buzz Aldrin

• Yuri Gagarin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major space advancement mentioned in the presentation?

• Space Shuttle

• Mars Rover

• Voyager Missions

• International Space Station

Open Ended

How did the invention of television influence American culture between the 1960s and 1990s?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were challenges faced by women as they became a larger part of the workforce in the twentieth century?

• Need for affordable daycare

• Equitable pay

• Glass ceiling

• Universal healthcare

Fill in the Blank

The election of

in 1980 led to a reevaluation of the size and role of the government in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a goal of Reaganomics?

• Increase government spending

• Cut both income and capital gains taxes

• Expand government regulations

• Reduce the money supply

Open Ended

What were some key elements of the Republican platform during the Reagan Revolution?

Open Ended

How did learning about the NAACP's history and its ongoing existence influence your understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact today?

Multiple Choice

What role did the NAACP play in the fight to end segregation in the United States?

• It was a main organization working to end segregation and overturn the Plessy v. Ferguson decision.

• It was responsible for creating segregation laws.

• It only focused on economic issues, not civil rights.

• It was dissolved after the 1960s.