Chapter 7 Study Guide

What is one way African Americans were discriminated against before the 1960s?

• They were often prevented from driving.

• They were often prevented from voting

• They were often prevented from going into government buildings.

• They were prevented from going to school.

the way a group of people does something

• boycott

• custom

• preserve

• cape

a refusal to buy or do something

• cape

• preserve

• boycott

• custom

a point of land that sticks into the ocean

• custom

• preserve

• boycott

• cape

land set aside to protect the landforms, plants,

and animals living on it

• boycott

• cape

• preserve

• custom

Which natural wonder brings many visitors to Florida each year to snorkel

or scuba dive?

• Everglades National Park

• Sea World

• Daytona International Speedway

• Biscayne National Park

What are two types of workers that were needed in the space industry in Florida?

• scientists and engineers

• bus drivers and babysitters

Why are tourists attracted to Florida’s climate?

• Florida has a mild climate and warm temperatures.

• Florida has a snowy climate and mild temperatures.

• Florida has a cool climate and cold temperatures.

• Florida has a cold climate and hot temperatures.

What happened after the Supreme Court heard the case brought by Linda Brown?

• Schools had to start bringing together students of all races.

• Schools were allowed to have separate classes for whites and African Americans.

• The Supreme Court said that schools for African Americans had to be as nice as schools

  for whites.

• Americans voted to decide if schools should allow students of different races

  to learn together.

A family is coming from another state to visit the Kennedy Space Center. How would this

help Florida’s economy?

• The family would drive on the roads.

• The family would see lots of interesting things.

• The family would visit the beach.

• The family would spend money at Florida’s businesses.