Civil Rights, Continuing the Struggle

Open Ended

What emotions and messages do you see here?

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Explain the debate surrounding affirmative action. What are the main arguments from critics and supporters?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of affirmative action policies?

• To increase access for minorities in schools and jobs

• To decrease access for minorities in schools and jobs

• To promote segregation in schools and jobs

• To eliminate all forms of education and employment

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition?

• To unite diverse groups for economic and political justice

• To promote segregation

• To support only one minority group

• To oppose civil rights movements

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How did the acquittal in the Rodney King case impact American society?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were impacts of the renewed Voting Rights Act?

• Continued protections for minority voting

• Prevented voter suppression practices

• Ended all voting rights for minorities

• Supported voter suppression

Open Ended

After learning about the struggle from 1975 to 1994, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?