Significant Individuals and Organizations Civil Rights Quiz Prep

The Mexican American civil rights movement began with the creation of the _____________________. This group addressed segregation, discrimination, and political representation as well as poverty in the Mexican American community.

• Mexican American Legal and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

• Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)

• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

• Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Kneily Stewart

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Lester Maddox

As a result of this legislation, poll taxes and literacy tests were outlawed

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

Who served as a San Antonio city councilman, Texas state senator, and was the first Hispanic-Texan to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. His political career encouraged more Hispanics to become involved in politics?

• James Farmer

• Hector P. Garcia

• Henry B Gonzalez

• Lulu Belle Madison White

The ______________________ was established to work for equal rights or Mexican Americans. They registered people to vote, staged walkouts in high schools, and took over school board seats from all white school boards eventually giving them more influence over Mexican American education.

• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

• American G.I. Forum

• Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)

• Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

The ______________was established to help all veterans gain access to the services white Americans had. It was established in response to the discrimination faced by Mexican American soldiers in getting medical services, burial services, education, and basic civil rights.

• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

• American G.I. Forum

• Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)

• Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

As a result of this legislation, more African Americans were elected to political office

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

The ____________________ worked to increase Mexican American voter registration in Texas. It continues to advocate for equality by providing educational opportunities and promoting involvement in politics.

• Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

• Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, or MALDEF

• Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO)

• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Who was the first woman elected to the Texas State Senate and the first African American from the South elected to Congress?

• Lulu Belle Madison White
• Barbara Jordan
• Jane McCallum
• Ovetta Culp Hobby

As a result of this legislation, segregation became illegal

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965