U5T3: Civil Rights and Equality

What was the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It removed barriers that prevented African Americans from voting.

• It removed barriers that prevented poor people from voting.

• It removed barriers that prevented women from voting.

• It removed barriers that prevented Native Americans from voting.

Who gained voting rights with the passing of the 15th Amendment?

• Native Americans

• Women

• African Americans

• Unicorns

Who gained voting rights with the passing of the 19th Amendment?

• Native Americans

• Property owners

• African Americans

• Women

Which of the following are ways voting rights have changed in the US? Select all that apply.

• Native Americans gained the right to vote.

• People have to take literacy tests in order to vote.

• Women gained the right to vote.

• You have to pay a poll tax to vote.

• You do not have to own property to vote.

Look at the source above. Which of the following would best fit as the title of this table?

• How to be a Good Citizen

• Rights of All Citizens

• Responsibilities of All Citizens

• How to Help Your Community

Which of the following would best fit as the title of this table?

• How to Solve Community Problems

• The Responsibilities of a US Citizen

• The Rights of a US Citizen

• How to Bake a Cake

Which amendment said that all people born in the U.S. are considered citizens AND that everyone has equal protection under the law?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• None of these

The movement in which African Americans participated in organized marches, sit-ins, and boycotts is known as _____________.

• Women's Rights Movement

• African American's Rights Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

• Civil War

Which of the following are ways that citizens can solve community issues? Select the THREE correct answers.

• Peaceful protests

• By paying taxes

• Boycotting

• Voting for your leaders

Look at the Source. Based on the source, which of the following is describing the Seneca Falls Convention?

• Thomas Jefferson and several other Founding Fathers are signing the Declaration of Independence.

• A march for Civil Rights of Native Americans.

• A gathering to discuss women's right to vote.

• George Washington and others meeting to discuss the Constitution.