7th grade Unit 11 REVIEW

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 has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?

• Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions

• Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

• Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970s.

• Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.

What is Hector P. Garcia famous for during the Civil Rights movement?

• 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.

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.

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 description best describes Oveta Culp Hobby?

• She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera and served as a U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to nations across the world.

• A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during the Second World War. She was appointed the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare — the second woman to hold a cabinet post.

• She was a forerunner in the newly emerging field of photojournalism and was the first female to be hired as such. She was the first photographer for Fortune magazine and the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union.

• At the age of fifty-two, she devoted her life to encouraging young girls. She founded the Girl Scouts and established a national headquarters in Washington. At her death, there were troops in every state.

Which native Texan and US President signed the Civil Rights act of 1964?

• George H.W. Bush (forty-first president)

• George W. Bush (forty-third president)

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

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

Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality

(CORE)?

• Hector P. Garcia

• Medgar Evers

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• James Farmer, Jr.