Texas Civil Rights and Conservatism

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

• His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government.

• His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.

• His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps.

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

Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?

• Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people

• Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions

• Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas

• Improve relations with nations of Central and South America

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?

• Hector P. Garcia

• Medgar Evers

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• James Farmer, Jr.

Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?

• Equality for men and women

• Public access to the state capitol at all times

• Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen

• Guaranteed admission into a public university

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• Buying a car

• Taking a vacation

• Voting for public officials

• Participating in a protest march

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• To serve on a jury

• To enlist in the military

• To obtain a driver's license

• To shop at local businesses

Why is freedom of the press essential to an effective democratic government in Texas?

• A free press employs a large segment of the population.

• A free press is a critical tool to distribute commercial advertising

• A free press contributes to diplomacy between Texas and other states.

• A free press monitors government actions for corruption and mismanagement.

How did the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of the press contribute to advancing the Civil Rights Movement in Texas?

• It allowed civil rights leaders a place to publish opinion polls.

• It provided advertising for struggling civil rights organizations.

• It helped to create job opportunities for minorities at news stations.

• It informed the public about issues and events related to the movement.

Why is a free press important for Texas citizens?

• People should know what they can watch on television.

• Newspapers need to write stories that increase subscribers.

• People need to be informed to make valid decisions.

• Advertising brings in millions of dollars in revenue for newspapers.

Which Texan is noted for years of service as a judge in the state of Texas and was the first Hispanic appointed to statewide office in Texas?

• James A. Baker

• III Raul A. Gonzalez

• Jr. Barbara Jordan

• Raymond L. Telles