The Civil Rights Era in U.S. History is most characterized by social changes brought about by

the efforts of leaders advocating non-violent civil disobedience

groups involved in violent riots and protests in American cities

the cooperation among the labor unions to pass new legislation

a series of presidential initiatives aimed at ending racial segregation

How did Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech impact the civil rights movement?

It inspired many people, giving strength and momentum to the movement.

It called for violent resistance, resulting in riots across the country.

It was largely ignored by the movement, though regarded as a superbly written speech.

It was considered controversial and fragmented the movement into small groups.

This confrontation centered around —

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

disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education

the refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations

the denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures

Act that eliminated the so-called literacy tests that had disqualified many voters.

Brown vs. the Board of Education

Which of the following is an example of de facto segregation?

A concentration of races in certain suburbs

A voter literacy test given to African Americans in the South

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed in an effort to correct:

Segregation in all parts of society

The disenfranchisement (prevention) of African American voters

Limitations on freedom of speech

What was significant about sending federal troops to protect African American students in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957?

It showed that the government would enforce court decisions on integration.

It led to federal takeover of many Southern public schools.

It strengthened control of education by state governments.

It was the 1st time martial law had been declared in the US.

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Brown v. Board of Education was famous because the court ruled that it is illegal

allow children to work.

to pay black people less than white people.

to return a slave.

to segregate schools.

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After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, it was no longer legal to

let African Americans ride the bus.

deny someone of a job because of their race.

fire someone for not doing their job.

kick someone out of the military.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Court case that created "Separate-but-equal" doctrine.

Sweatt v. Painter

Brown v. Board of Education

Plessy v. Ferguson

Mendez v. Kirby ISD

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Which US president signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Lyndon B. Johnson

John F. Kennedy

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The federal law outlawing literacy tests, poll taxes, and other requirements that made it difficult for southern blacks to exercise their right for suffrage

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

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Black nationalist leader who for awhile was a spokesman for the Nation of Islam; talked about black freedom “by any means necessary;” was assassinated on February 21, 1965, in NYC by Nation of Islam members

Malcolm X

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Who was arrested for refusing to give up their seat on a bus?

Charlayne Hunter

Harriet Tubman

Rosa Parks

Rebecca L. Felton

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Civil Rights

Brown v. Board of Education was famous because the court ruled that it is illegal

After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, it was no longer legal to

Court case that created "Separate-but-equal" doctrine.

Which US president signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

The federal law outlawing literacy tests, poll taxes, and other requirements that made it difficult for southern blacks to exercise their right for suffrage

Black nationalist leader who for awhile was a spokesman for the Nation of Islam; talked about black freedom “by any means necessary;” was assassinated on February 21, 1965, in NYC by Nation of Islam members

Who was arrested for refusing to give up their seat on a bus?

This type of segregation is created and maintained by laws.

This type of segregation occurs without any laws forcing it

Which of the following is an example of de jure (legal segregation)?

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